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Ferenc Karinthy
AuthorBooks · Second hand1921-1992
Ferenc Karinthy was a Hungarian novelist, playwright, journalist, editor and translator, as well as a water polo champion. He authored more than a dozen novels. His father was the writer and journalist Frigyes Karinthy. His mother, the psychiatrist Aranka Böhm, was killed in 1944 in Auschwitz.
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About Ferenc Karinthy
Birth
1921
Death
1992
First book
1980
Years writing
46
Ferenc Karinthy was a Hungarian novelist, playwright, journalist, editor and translator, as well as a water polo champion. He authored more than a dozen novels. His father was the writer and journalist Frigyes Karinthy. His mother, the psychiatrist Aranka Böhm, was killed in 1944 in Auschwitz.
Ferenc Karinthy was a versatile Hungarian writer who excelled in novels, drama, and journalism.
Beyond his writing, Karinthy was a talented water polo player, showcasing an athletic side rarely seen in the literary world.
His most famous work, Metropole (Epépé), is a cornerstone of science fiction that explores themes of isolation and language.
Throughout his prolific career, he published a total of 33 works covering various genres and historical themes.
His mastery of languages allowed him to work as a translator, enriching his literary perspective with international influences.
