A JOURNEY ROUND MY SKULL
by Karinthy, Frigyes
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Frigyes Karinthy (1887—1938) was a Hungarian author, playwright, poet, journalist, and translator. He was the first proponent of the six degrees of separation concept in his 1929 short story, L‡ncszemek ( Chains ). Karinthy is known in English for his novellas Voyage to Faremido and Capillaria . Father of Ferenc Karinthy, he remains one Hungary’s most popular writers. Oliver Sacks practices neurology in New York City. His books include Awakenings , Uncle Tungsten , and The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat .
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- A JOURNEY ROUND MY SKULL
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- Karinthy, Frigyes
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- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
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- medicine brain surgery memoir tumor cancer
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