Frigyes Karinthy books in order
Hungarian writer
- Lived
- 1887–1938
- Country
- Hungary
- Books
- 4
Frigyes Karinthy published 2 novels, 1 novella and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Capillaria (1916). The best-known is A Journey Round My Skull (1939).
Updated September 2026
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A Journey Round My Skull
Frigyes Karinthy's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Capillaria (1916)
Grave and Gay (1973)
Novellas in order
Voyage to Faremido (1916)
Non-fiction in order
A Journey Round My Skull (1939)
About Frigyes Karinthy
Frigyes Karinthy 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, Chains (Láncszemek). Karinthy remains one of the most popular Hungarian writers. He was the brother of artist Ada Karinthy and the father of poet Gábor Karinthy and writer Ferenc Karinthy.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Frigyes Karinthy FAQ
- How many books has Frigyes Karinthy written?
- Frigyes Karinthy published 2 novels, 1 novella and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Frigyes Karinthy's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A Journey Round My Skull.
- What is Frigyes Karinthy's last book?
- A Journey Round My Skull (1939).
- What is Frigyes Karinthy's most famous book?
- A Journey Round My Skull (1939) is Frigyes Karinthy's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.