The Informer

By Joseph Conrad

Book Overview

The Informer is a novel written by Joseph Conrad, first published in 1907. It is a dark and intense story set in Dublin, Ireland during the early 20th century. The novel follows the life of Gypo Nolan, a former member of the Irish Republican Army who has fallen on hard times and is desperate for money. In a moment of weakness, Gypo betrays his best friend, Frankie McPhillip, to the British authorities for a reward. Gypo's actions have devastating consequences, as he is consumed by guilt and paranoia, and is eventually hunted down by his former comrades. The novel explores themes of betrayal, loyalty, guilt, and the struggle for independence in a time of political unrest. Conrad's writing is both poetic and gripping, as he delves into the complex psychology of his characters and the harsh realities of life in Dublin at the time. The Informer is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that continues to resonate with readers today.X turned up in due course. My treasures are disposed in three large rooms without carpets and curtains. There is no other furniture than the �����tag�����res and the glass cases whose contents shall be worth a fortune to my heirs. I allow no fires to be lighted, for fear of accidents, and a fire-proof door separates them from the rest of the house.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419167278
• ISBN13: 9781419167270
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.6" x 9.2"