A Journey Round My Skull
by Frigyes Karinthy
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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Scotia, New York, United States
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About This Item
Karinthy was a well know Hungarian satirist. The book is his account of his experience with a brain tumor that was diagnosed in 1936. First published in English in 1939, posthumously.
Condition of the book is Good. The binding is straight and sound. Inside pages are complete and unmarked. The boards show moderate wear from age and storage.
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Synopsis
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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Details
- Bookseller
- Harpo Speaks Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2164
- Title
- A Journey Round My Skull
- Author
- Frigyes Karinthy
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- first American
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Harper and Brothers
- Date Published
- 1939
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Non Fiction: Pre 1950;
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