""Mr. Dooley in Peace and in War"" is a collection of humorous essays written by American journalist and humorist Finley Peter Dunne. The book is a portrayal of the fictional character Mr. Dooley, an Irish-American bartender in Chicago who offers his commentary on American politics and society at the turn of the 20th century. The essays are written in a dialect that captures the colloquial speech of Irish-Americans of the time. The book is divided into two sections, one covering the years leading up to the Spanish-American ...
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""Mr. Dooley in Peace and in War"" is a collection of humorous essays written by American journalist and humorist Finley Peter Dunne. The book is a portrayal of the fictional character Mr. Dooley, an Irish-American bartender in Chicago who offers his commentary on American politics and society at the turn of the 20th century. The essays are written in a dialect that captures the colloquial speech of Irish-Americans of the time. The book is divided into two sections, one covering the years leading up to the Spanish-American War and the other covering the war itself. Through Mr. Dooley's witty observations, the book offers a satirical critique of American imperialism, jingoism, and political corruption. The book is considered a classic of American humor and political satire, and it remains relevant today as a commentary on the enduring issues of American politics and society.1899. A collection of brief, humorous pieces Dunne wrote for the Chicago Evening Post and the Chicago Journal. The gents at Mr. Dooley s neighborhood saloon, in the working-class community of Bridgeport, located on Chicago s near southwest side discuss politics, military strategy, the new woman, and other topics in an Irish-American dialect.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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