02224cam a22003613u 4500 75583 UtSlPG 20260610134741.0 m cr n 260607r20251925utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 25018355 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR O'Flaherty, Liam, 1896-1984 The informer Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Informer_(novel) Winner of the 1925 James Tait Black Memorial Prize for fiction. Release date is 2025-03-10 Brian Raiter "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.) Originally published: New York, NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1925 Ireland -- Fiction Suspense fiction https://archive.org/details/informer01ofla https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75583 116308 116308