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LoC No.: 25018355
Title: The informer
Original Publication: New York, NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1925.
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Informer_(novel)
Note: Winner of the 1925 James Tait Black Memorial Prize for fiction.
Note: Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Brian Raiter
Summary: "The Informer" by Liam O'Flaherty is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in Dublin and revolves around Francis Joseph McPhillip, a fugitive who has committed murder and is now hiding from the authorities. The book delves into themes of guilt, loyalty, and the moral complexities of revolutionary actions during a turbulent political period in Ireland. The opening of the novel introduces us to McPhillip as he nervously navigates the streets of Dublin, reflecting on his recent violent past. He is depicted as a desperate yet insightful character, as he assesses the surroundings while evading capture. Interactions with the various down-trodden inhabitants of a lodging house reveal the grim atmosphere of despair and survival during a time of socio-political unrest. Through vivid descriptions, O'Flaherty paints a stark picture of McPhillip's world—one filled with both palpable danger and ethical dilemmas, setting the stage for a tense narrative about the personal costs of revolution and betrayal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: O'Flaherty, Liam, 1896-1984
EBook No.: 75583
Published: Mar 10, 2025
Downloads: 1939
Language: English
Subject: Ireland -- Fiction
Subject: Suspense fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 25018355
Title: The informer
Original Publication: New York, NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1925.
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Informer_(novel)
Note: Winner of the 1925 James Tait Black Memorial Prize for fiction.
Note: Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Brian Raiter
Summary: "The Informer" by Liam O'Flaherty is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in Dublin and revolves around Francis Joseph McPhillip, a fugitive who has committed murder and is now hiding from the authorities. The book delves into themes of guilt, loyalty, and the moral complexities of revolutionary actions during a turbulent political period in Ireland. The opening of the novel introduces us to McPhillip as he nervously navigates the streets of Dublin, reflecting on his recent violent past. He is depicted as a desperate yet insightful character, as he assesses the surroundings while evading capture. Interactions with the various down-trodden inhabitants of a lodging house reveal the grim atmosphere of despair and survival during a time of socio-political unrest. Through vivid descriptions, O'Flaherty paints a stark picture of McPhillip's world—one filled with both palpable danger and ethical dilemmas, setting the stage for a tense narrative about the personal costs of revolution and betrayal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: O'Flaherty, Liam, 1896-1984
EBook No.: 75583
Published: Mar 10, 2025
Downloads: 1939
Language: English
Subject: Ireland -- Fiction
Subject: Suspense fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.