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The Sniper
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'The Sniper' is a short story set during the Irish Civil War, portraying the grim realities of conflict.
It follows a Republican sniper positioned on a Dublin rooftop as he engages in combat with an enemy sniper.
The story explores themes of war, survival, and the dehumanizing effects of violence.
The protagonist's actions lead to a shocking revelation, underscoring the tragic consequences of civil war.
O'Flaherty's concise and vivid prose captures the tension and moral complexities of the conflict.
The twist ending leaves the reader contemplating the personal cost of war.
It follows a Republican sniper positioned on a Dublin rooftop as he engages in combat with an enemy sniper.
The story explores themes of war, survival, and the dehumanizing effects of violence.
The protagonist's actions lead to a shocking revelation, underscoring the tragic consequences of civil war.
O'Flaherty's concise and vivid prose captures the tension and moral complexities of the conflict.
The twist ending leaves the reader contemplating the personal cost of war.
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