"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
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edition complete the original text and artwork.