Liam O. Flaherty Boeken

A powerful and classic autobiographical novel. Nine men go Over theTop in mud and rain and darkness, urged on by an Authority invisible and remorseless somewhere behind the lines, to seek a Foe they re destined never to encounter. The men are tough lads of the bombing squad, nine human individuals, living and real persons, a little world of diverse characters merged into a Unit for the purposes of this excursion into No Man s Land. One at a time they die, in terrible and futile ways. Still the bombing squad advances, floundering, towards the Foe, lost, hungry, over-exhausted; dully courageous, vague, stupefied: returning to the Brute As the climax of this tremendous story is reached, the reader is gripped by a universal tragedy which goes beyond even the Great War to that final starkness and terror which only a genius can portray. Liam O Flaherty served as a private in the Irish Guards and was wounded at Passchendaele, and he knew what he is writing about. This is a man s book for all time: or for as long as men shall die together in comradeship, bravely and blindly.

By the author of The Wilderness and The Black Soul. This collection of short stories reveals a range of human emotions in the setting of rural Ireland.

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, unbreakable even when we wish it severed; the financial and emotional connections we make with our neighbours and colleagues; even the brief and tenuous link between a con artist and his prey. In turns hilarious and heart-wrenching, sweet and savage, Irish Portraits gives the reader a first-hand look at the lives of its characters, a handful of countrymen with one thing in common: their humanity.

From the introduction by Dr Jenny Farrell: Liam O'Flaherty spent the best part of a year in the United States, from late April 1934 to June 1935, mostly in Hollywood. It was the year his cousin John Ford made the famous film adaptation of O'Flaherty's 1925 novel "The Informer..". Originally published in 1935, "Hollywood Cemetery" is O'Flaherty's sardonic fictionalised account of his encounter with an industry that is emblematic of the American Way of Life. The disclaimer "All the characters in this book are highly improbable for obvious reasons" - sets the tone. The entire novel continues in this riotous manner, telling the story of the Irish writer Brian Carey working with American producer Jack Mortimer, his companion-secretary Larry Dafoe and cameraman Shultz, to make a film of his novel "The Emigrant." What unfolds exposes the core of Hollywood film-making.

Set in rural Ireland in 1910, the narrative intertwines themes of love, religion, and patriotism, reflecting the societal influences of the time. The characters navigate their relationships against a backdrop of deep-rooted beliefs and national pride, exploring how these elements shape their lives and interactions.

Selected by scholars for its cultural significance, this work contributes to the foundational knowledge of civilization. Its insights and themes are deemed essential for understanding historical and societal contexts, making it a valuable resource for both academic study and general exploration of human thought and culture.

Set in 1924, the story follows Michael McDare, an Irish rebel interned in England who escapes to the United States. Over three years, he meticulously plans a political assassination, gathering funds and refining his strategy. Upon returning to Dublin in disguise, he enlists a group of former allies from the Irish republican cause to aid in his mission, highlighting themes of loyalty, rebellion, and the quest for justice.

Set on an Irish-speaking island, this three-act tragedy explores the intense rivalry between two brothers vying for the affection of the same woman, leading to devastating outcomes. Performed at the Abbey Theatre in 1926, it reflects O'Flaherty's signature style, challenging societal norms and providing a poignant critique of life in the early Irish Free State. The play delves into themes of love, competition, and the consequences of personal choices, highlighting the complexities of human relationships in a changing cultural landscape.

Henry Lawless is a young mystic visionary who retreats into a quiet valley to pursue a spiritual odyssey. Shortly after his arrival, the superficial peace that cloaked this glen is disturbed by his presence and activities. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.