Lajos Zilahy books in order
Hungarian novelist and playwright
- Lived
- 1891–1974
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 3
Lajos Zilahy published 3 novels, beginning with The Dukays (1949).
Updated September 2026
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The Dukays
Lajos Zilahy's most-read book.
Lajos Zilahy books in order of publication
The Dukays (1949)
Century in Scarlet (1965)
Two Prisoners (1966)
About Lajos Zilahy
Lajos Zilahy was a Hungarian novelist and playwright. Born in Nagyszalonta, Austria-Hungary, he studied law at the University of Budapest before serving in the Austro-Hungarian army during the First World War, in which he was wounded on the Eastern Front – an experience which later informed his bestselling novel Two Prisoners.
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Lajos Zilahy FAQ
- How many books has Lajos Zilahy written?
- Lajos Zilahy published 3 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Lajos Zilahy's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Dukays.
- What is Lajos Zilahy's last book?
- Two Prisoners (1966).
- What is Lajos Zilahy's most famous book?
- The Dukays (1949) is Lajos Zilahy's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.