This is one of the most moving and thought provoking short stories I have ever read. You can read the review and the story here: http://21stcenturysocialism.com/arti...ion_01632.html
Frank O’Connor's 'Guests of the Nation'
The young Irish fighters played cards with their two British captives, discussed politics and religion, and soon they developed bonds of friendship. But there was no way out- they had to kill them.
Frank O’Connor's 'Guests of the Nation'
The young Irish fighters played cards with their two British captives, discussed politics and religion, and soon they developed bonds of friendship. But there was no way out- they had to kill them.