| Author |
Dunne, Finley Peter, 1867-1936 |
| Title |
Mr. Dooley in Peace and in War
|
| Note |
Reading ease score: 89.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
|
| Credits |
E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Graeme Mackreth, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
|
| Summary |
"Mr. Dooley in Peace and in War" by Finley Peter Dunne is a collection of humorous essays and social commentary written in the late 19th century. Through the character of Mr. Dooley, an Irish-American saloon-keeper and philosopher, Dunne explores the political and social landscape of his time, often employing wit and satire to reflect on issues such as diplomacy, war, and the everyday life of his community. The opening portion of the work introduces Mr. Dooley and his neighborhood along Archey Road, characterized by a vibrant mix of Irish culture and the transformations wrought by modernity. We see Mr. Dooley's interactions with his friend Mr. Hennessy and the musings that ensue regarding various topics, including politics, the nature of democracy, and the peculiarities of war. With humor and charisma, Dooley critiques the absurdities of politicians and the complexities of American life, setting the stage for a series of reflections that will delve deeper into both peace and conflict as experienced through the lens of his spirited conversations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
|
| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
|
| Subject |
Humorous stories, American
|
| Subject |
Irish Americans -- Fiction
|
| Subject |
Dooley, Mr. (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
|
| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
22537 |
| Release Date |
Sep 7, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
114 downloads in the last 30 days. |
|
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!
|
