Karinthy, Frigyes

Frigyes Karinthy was a Hungarian writer, poet, and playwright born in 1887. He is best known for his innovative short stories and essays, which often explored human nature and society. Karinthy is also famous for introducing the concept of the "Six Degrees of Separation," suggesting that any two people in the world can be connected through just six acquaintances. His work blends humor, insight, and a keen understanding of human behavior, making him an influential figure in modern Hungarian literature and an early thinker of social connectivity.