Liliom is play by Hungarian dramatist Ferenc Molnár, first performed in 1909. The play is set in Budapest, Hungary, and in a fictional waiting area just outside of Heaven. Liliom is a cocky carousel worker who falls in love with Julie, a maid. However, when they both lose their jobs, their relationship is tested to the limit. Ferenc Molnár (1878 1952) was a Hungarian-born playwright and novelist who adopted American citizenship to escape persecution during World War II. He is most famous for his story of two rival gangs, The Paul Street Boys . Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete the original text and artwork.
