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Mr. Dooley Remembers
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Finley Peter Dunne and Mr. Dooley
Finley Peter Dunne, American journalist and humorist, is justly famous for his creation of Mr. Dooley, the Chicago Irish barkeep whose weekly commentary on national politics, war, and human nature kept Americans chuckling over their newspapers for nearly two decades at the beginning of this century. Largely forgotten in the files of Chicago newspapers, however, are over 300 Mr. Dooley columns written in the 1890s before national syndication made his name a household word. Charles Fanning offers here the first critical examination of these early Dooley pieces, which, far better than the later ones, reveal the depth and development of the character and his creator. Dunne created in Mr. Dooley ...
Finley Peter Dunne
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Mr. Dooley in Peace and in War
Mr. Dooley in Peace and in War by Finley Peter Dunne is a classic collection of humorous essays and commentary, featuring the iconic fictional character Mr. Dooley, an Irish-American bartender in Chicago. Through Mr. Dooley’s sharp wit and insightful observations, Dunne offers a satirical and entertaining perspective on politics, society, and human nature during the turn of the 20th century. Mr. Dooley's humorous monologues cover a wide range of topics, from American politics and foreign policy to everyday life and social issues. With his distinctive Irish brogue and clever wordplay, Mr. Dooley delivers commentary that is both funny and thought-provoking, capturing the spirit of the times ...
Mr. Dooley in Peace and in War
Reproduction of the original: Mr. Dooley in Peace and in War by Finley Peter Dunne
Finley Peter Dunne 1900-1926
The early 1900s were a transitional time in America, as the country entered and exited the Progressive Era, a period marked by radical social and political changes. Relief came in the form of fictional barkeep Mr. Dooley, among others. Through his creation, Finley Peter Dunne explored some of the most hotly debated topics in the country, as well as professional and amateur sports, financial crises, and presidential elections. It was all done with a serious purpose disguised with wit, humor, and the sidelong glance at human frailty. Readers ranged from ordinary workingpeople to members of presidential cabinets. Jan R. Van Meter provides context and commentary, introducing readers to this uniq...
Mr. Dooley's America
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