"The Assassin" is a gripping psychological thriller and a seminal work of Irish political fiction by acclaimed author Liam O'Flaherty. Set against the tense, brooding atmosphere of post-Civil War Dublin, the novel delves deep into the fractured mind of Michael McDara, a revolutionary who returns to Ireland with a singular, violent purpose: the assassination of a high-ranking government official. Through a meticulous exploration of McDara's internal struggle, O'Flaherty examines the themes of fanaticism, isolation, and the ...
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"The Assassin" is a gripping psychological thriller and a seminal work of Irish political fiction by acclaimed author Liam O'Flaherty. Set against the tense, brooding atmosphere of post-Civil War Dublin, the novel delves deep into the fractured mind of Michael McDara, a revolutionary who returns to Ireland with a singular, violent purpose: the assassination of a high-ranking government official. Through a meticulous exploration of McDara's internal struggle, O'Flaherty examines the themes of fanaticism, isolation, and the heavy moral toll of political violence. Unlike traditional thrillers, "The Assassin" prioritizes the internal landscape of its protagonist, tracing the days of cold deliberation and mounting paranoia leading up to the fateful act. O'Flaherty's stark, naturalistic prose captures the bleakness of an urban landscape scarred by conflict and the spiritual exhaustion of men living on the fringes of society. As a profound study of the revolutionary impulse, the novel remains a powerful testament to the complexities of Irish history and the human psyche. "The Assassin" stands as a landmark achievement in early 20th-century literature, offering a haunting and visceral portrayal of a man driven to the edge by ideology and obsession. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Add this copy of The Assassin to cart. $5.13, fair condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Baltimore rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Halethorpe, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Irish Books & Medi.
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Add this copy of Assassin to cart. $18.00, very good condition, Sold by Three Geese In Flight Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Los Angeles, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1988 by Dufour Editions.
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Very Good. Very Good. Clean Trade Paperback. First Irish Edition. 8vo A political thriller. Good stuff Written like a Irish champ. 286 pp. First Irish edition Trade paperback. Very good all around shape. Clean. NOT a library book How can you not love a book dedicated to his "Creditors" Three Geese in Flight Celtic Books Since 1977 we wrap first in brown paper to protect your book.
Add this copy of The Assassin to cart. $19.72, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2026 by Tradd Street Press.
Add this copy of Assassin, the to cart. $20.00, good condition, Sold by Austin Book Shop LLC rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Richmond Hill, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1988 by Wolfhound Press.
Add this copy of The Assassin to cart. $25.14, very good condition, Sold by MW Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, G, IRELAND, published 1988 by Dublin: Wolfhound Press.
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Add this copy of The Assassin to cart. $45.00, good condition, Sold by Second Story Books, ABAA rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Rockville, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1928 by Jonathan Cape.
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Book. Octavo, 286 pages. In Good condition, lacking issued dust jacket. Bound in publisher's red cloth with gilt lettering on spine. Boards lightly soiled, with darker toning/soiling to spine. Splitting to cloth at the top of the rear joint and at head of spine. Rubbing wear with fraying at the tail of spine and along top board edges. Text block is age toned throughout, with light shelf wear on edges. Dust soiling on top edge. Small, blue pen writing in top corner of front flyleaf. Shelved in Netdesk Column V (ND-V). 1402763. FP New Rockville Stock.
Add this copy of The Assassin to cart. $50.00, very good condition, Sold by Quercus Rare Books rated 2.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Chico, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1935 by Jonathan Cape.
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Very Good. No Jacket. 16mo-over 5¾"-6¾" tall. The fifth novel by the great Irish writer, which he famously dedicated "To My Creditors." This is a Very Good (Plus) copy from the publisher's "Florin Books" series. First issued in May 1928, reprinted in 1928, then issued here in a smaller format. [Designate either as the Third Printing, or the First Edition Thus. ] Cape's tan "oatmeal" cloth binding with titling in black on the spine and front cover. Clean text; 286 pages. In the rear is a 21-page listing of the books in the series, quoting "They are the right size for all times, and the right price for these times." Covers somewhat darkened on spine and around the margins. No dustwrapper. A nice little book.
