The Informer
The Informer, novel of betrayal by Liam O’Flaherty set during the Irish “troubles” of the 1920s, published in 1925. The novel tells the story of Gypo Nolan’s betrayal of a friend to the police, his fatal wounding by his former comrades, and his ultimate redemption just before his death.
This article was most recently revised and updated by Kathleen Kuiper.
Citation Information
Article Title:
The Informer
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
23 November 2015
Access Date:
November 13, 2026