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Frigyes Karinthy
A brilliant but reclusive Hungarian writer races to complete his groundbreaking theories on human connection before his mind unravels, challenging the boundaries between genius and madness.
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In short · Wrote for seven decades — 5 credits.
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Frigyes Karinthy was a Hungarian author, playwright, poet, journalist, and translator, best known for introducing the concept of six degrees of separation in his 1929 short story *Chains* (*Láncszemek*). His work spans multiple genres and remains influential in Hungarian literature. Regarded as one of Hungary's most beloved writers, Karinthy was the brother of artist Ada Karinthy and the father of poet Gábor Karinthy and writer Ferenc Karinthy, continuing a legacy of creativity within his family.
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