Ferenc Molnár published 1 novel, 3 plays and 4 other books, beginning with The Paul Street Boys (1906). The best-known is Liliom (1909).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Ferenc Molnár
Standalone novels in order
The Paul Street Boys (1906)
Plays in order
Other books in order
The Play's the Thing (1927)
The Plays of Ferenc Molnar (1929)
All the Plays of Molnár (1937)
Epithermal Mineralization of the Western Carpathians (1999)
Film and TV adaptations
- No Greater Glory (1934)Film · from The Paul Street Boys
- The Paul Street Boys (1935)Film · from The Paul Street Boys
- The Boys of Paul Street (1969)Film · from The Paul Street Boys
- The Devil (1918)Film · from The Devil
- A Trip to Paradise (1921)Film · from Liliom
- Liliom (1930)Film · from Liliom
- Liliom (1934)Film · from Liliom
- Carousel (1956)Film · from Liliom
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About Ferenc Molnár
Ferenc Molnár, often anglicized as Franz Molnar, was a Hungarian-born author, stage director, dramatist, and poet. He is widely regarded as Hungary's most celebrated and controversial playwright.
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Ferenc Molnár FAQ
- How many books has Ferenc Molnár written?
- Ferenc Molnár published 1 novel, 3 plays and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ferenc Molnár's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Liliom.
- What is Ferenc Molnár's last book?
- The Paul Street Boys (1906).
- What is Ferenc Molnár's most famous book?
- Liliom (1909) is Ferenc Molnár's most widely read book.
- Which Ferenc Molnár books have been adapted?
- 3 books have been adapted for film or TV, including The Paul Street Boys (as No Greater Glory, film, 1934), The Devil (film, 1918) and Liliom (as A Trip to Paradise, film, 1921).
- Can I read Ferenc Molnár's books for free?
- Yes. 4 books by Ferenc Molnár are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.