Take three and pay for only two with coupon TRIPLEEN
István Örkény
AuthorBooks · Second hand1912-1979
István György Örkény was a Hungarian writer whose plays and novels often featured grotesque situations. He was a recipient of the Kossuth Prize in 1973.
61
Titles
2
Featured books
5
Curiosities
Second-hand books by István Örkény
Buy second-hand books by István Örkény, checked by Hamelyn from £1. Find available titles with discounts compared with new prices and convenient delivery to your home or pickup point. View full catalog
Up to -70%
Curiosities about István Örkény
Birth
1912
Death
1979
First book
1938
Years writing
41
István Örkény was a prolific Hungarian author who wrote over 60 works throughout his career.
Before dedicating himself fully to literature, Örkény trained and worked as a chemical engineer and pharmacist.
He is globally recognized as a master of absurd drama, a genre he explored with great skill.
His most iconic work, 'One Minute Stories', is noted for its ability to condense big ideas into short narratives.
Born in Budapest in 1912, his literary legacy remains a fundamental part of 20th-century Hungarian culture.