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The Sniper

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A Republican sniper of the Irish civil war waits on a rooftop, pondering whether he can risk giving away his position by lighting his cigarette. He decides to take the risk, and faces the unexpected consequences. Written while the Irish Civil War was still ongoing, The Sniper was Liam O’Flaherty’s first published work (published 1923 in The New Leader), and went on to become his most famous. ... Read more

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A Republican sniper of the Irish civil war waits on a rooftop, pondering whether he can risk giving away his position by lighting his cigarette. He decides to take the risk, and faces the unexpected consequences. Written while the Irish Civil War was still ongoing, The Sniper was Liam O’Flaherty’s first published work (published 1923 in The New Leader), and went on to become his most famous.
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Beware of the Dog

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Published in Harper's Magazine in 1946, "Beware of the Dog," by Roald Dahl, is a short story that recounts the experiences of Royal Air Force (RAF) fighter pilot Peter Williamson after he is shot down during a World War II bombing mission. ... Read more

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Published in Harper's Magazine in 1946, "Beware of the Dog," by Roald Dahl, is a short story that recounts the experiences of Royal Air Force (RAF) fighter pilot Peter Williamson after he is shot down during a World War II bombing mission.
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The Informer

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The classic, gritty, and tragic tale of desperation and betrayal in Ireland that inspired John Ford's Academy Award–winning film.Dublin, 1920s. In the aftermath of the Irish Civil War, strong but simpleminded Gypo Nolan is at the end of his rope. Desperate to escape to America with his girlfriend, all he needs is money. Meanwhile, his friend and former comrade Frankie McPhillip is a dedicated ... Read more

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The classic, gritty, and tragic tale of desperation and betrayal in Ireland that inspired John Ford's Academy Award–winning film.Dublin, 1920s. In the aftermath of the Irish Civil War, strong but simpleminded Gypo Nolan is at the end of his rope. Desperate to escape to America with his girlfriend, all he needs is money. Meanwhile, his friend and former comrade Frankie McPhillip is a dedicated
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Irish Portraits

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From vicious rival brothers to desperate single mothers, frisky newlyweds to frigid life partners, Patrick McGinley covers all kinds of Irish (or simply human) relationship in this collection of short stories. In fourteen stories, some brief glimpses of an hour in the life, some longer explorations of years of growing animosity, McGinley explores the ties that bind us: the bond of family, ... Read more

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From vicious rival brothers to desperate single mothers, frisky newlyweds to frigid life partners, Patrick McGinley covers all kinds of Irish (or simply human) relationship in this collection of short stories. In fourteen stories, some brief glimpses of an hour in the life, some longer explorations of years of growing animosity, McGinley explores the ties that bind us: the bond of family,
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The Informer

by Liam O'Flaherty ...

Set in 1920s Dublin in the aftermath of the Irish Civil War, the novel centers on "Gypo" Nolan. Having disclosed the whereabouts of his friend Frankie McPhillip to the police for a reward, Gypo finds himself hunted by his revolutionary comrades for this betrayal... ... Read more

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Set in 1920s Dublin in the aftermath of the Irish Civil War, the novel centers on "Gypo" Nolan. Having disclosed the whereabouts of his friend Frankie McPhillip to the police for a reward, Gypo finds himself hunted by his revolutionary comrades for this betrayal...
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The Informer

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"The Informer" opens with Francis Joseph McPhillip, a man on the run in Dublin's slums after murdering a union secretary during a labor strike. His urgent and furtive behavior highlights his paranoia and desperation, while his physical appearance reflects a complex identity marked by vulnerability and ferocity. As McPhillip navigates the Dunboy Lodging House, he observes elderly residents ... Read more

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"The Informer" opens with Francis Joseph McPhillip, a man on the run in Dublin's slums after murdering a union secretary during a labor strike. His urgent and furtive behavior highlights his paranoia and desperation, while his physical appearance reflects a complex identity marked by vulnerability and ferocity. As McPhillip navigates the Dunboy Lodging House, he observes elderly residents
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The Black Soul

by Liam O'Flaherty ...

The sea roars dismally round the shores of Inverara. A Stranger takes a room on the island. Here lives a couple whose married years have been joyless, until the presence of the Stranger unleashes their passions...For as spring softens the wild beauty of Inverara, the Stranger becomes conscious of the dark-haired Mary - how summer makes her shiver with life. He is the first man she has ever loved, ... Read more

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The sea roars dismally round the shores of Inverara. A Stranger takes a room on the island. Here lives a couple whose married years have been joyless, until the presence of the Stranger unleashes their passions...For as spring softens the wild beauty of Inverara, the Stranger becomes conscious of the dark-haired Mary - how summer makes her shiver with life. He is the first man she has ever loved,
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Return Of The Brute

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by Liam O'Flaherty ...

Set against the grim backdrop of World War I trenches, the narrative explores the harsh realities of war through the experiences of two soldiers, Gunn and Lamont. Gunn, a seasoned veteran, and Lamont, a young, inexperienced soldier, form a complex bond amidst the relentless rain and pervasive dread of the battlefield. Lamont's youth and sheltered background contrast sharply with Gunn's hardened ... Read more

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Set against the grim backdrop of World War I trenches, the narrative explores the harsh realities of war through the experiences of two soldiers, Gunn and Lamont. Gunn, a seasoned veteran, and Lamont, a young, inexperienced soldier, form a complex bond amidst the relentless rain and pervasive dread of the battlefield. Lamont's youth and sheltered background contrast sharply with Gunn's hardened
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The Informer

by Liam O'Flaherty ...

In 1920s Dublin the Irish Civil War has just come to a close. Gypo Nolan, a strong, brutish, and dull-witted ex-policeman, and his childhood friend Frankie McPhillip, are both members of a revolutionary organization-until Gypo betrays Frankie by informing on him to the police to collect a reward. Frankie is promptly killed in a shootout, and Gypo soon finds himself the subject of an investigation ... Read more

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In 1920s Dublin the Irish Civil War has just come to a close. Gypo Nolan, a strong, brutish, and dull-witted ex-policeman, and his childhood friend Frankie McPhillip, are both members of a revolutionary organization-until Gypo betrays Frankie by informing on him to the police to collect a reward. Frankie is promptly killed in a shootout, and Gypo soon finds himself the subject of an investigation
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The Informer

by Liam O'Flaherty ...

Liam O’Flaherty was born on the 28th August 28, 1896, in Gort na gCapall on Inishmore, Aran Islands), County Galway, Ireland.He grew up in an Irish-speaking community, which would deeply influence his lyrical writing style.After serving in World War I, he travelled the world as a sailor before fully dedicating himself to literature.O'Flaherty became a leading figure of the Irish Literary ... Read more

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Liam O’Flaherty was born on the 28th August 28, 1896, in Gort na gCapall on Inishmore, Aran Islands), County Galway, Ireland.He grew up in an Irish-speaking community, which would deeply influence his lyrical writing style.After serving in World War I, he travelled the world as a sailor before fully dedicating himself to literature.O'Flaherty became a leading figure of the Irish Literary
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Return of the brute

by Liam O'Flaherty ...

In Return of the Brute, Liam O'Flaherty offers a hard-edged examination of violence, instinct, and social breakdown, themes central to his fiction. The novel is marked by his characteristically unsentimental realism, compressed yet vivid prose, and deep psychological intensity. Set against the pressures of modernity and moral disillusionment, it explores the persistence of primal impulses beneath ... Read more

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In Return of the Brute, Liam O'Flaherty offers a hard-edged examination of violence, instinct, and social breakdown, themes central to his fiction. The novel is marked by his characteristically unsentimental realism, compressed yet vivid prose, and deep psychological intensity. Set against the pressures of modernity and moral disillusionment, it explores the persistence of primal impulses beneath
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Spring Sowing

by Liam O'Flaherty ...

Narrated by Bren Ahearn ...

Unabridged

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"Spring Sowing," published in 1924, is a short story by Liam O'Flaherty that explores the symbolic and ritualistic act of sowing as a reflection of human relationships, psychological archetypes, and the renewal of life. The story follows Martin and Mary, a newlywed couple, on the first day of their spring sowing. They are depicted as young, strong, and full of anticipation, yet also anxious and ... Read more

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"Spring Sowing," published in 1924, is a short story by Liam O'Flaherty that explores the symbolic and ritualistic act of sowing as a reflection of human relationships, psychological archetypes, and the renewal of life. The story follows Martin and Mary, a newlywed couple, on the first day of their spring sowing. They are depicted as young, strong, and full of anticipation, yet also anxious and
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