Mr. Dooley

Mr. Dooley

Finley Peter Dunne

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2006
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781428632394
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''Mr. Dooley: In The Hearts Of His Countrymen'' is a collection of humorous essays written by Finley Peter Dunne, originally published in the early 1900s. The book is centered around the character of Mr. Dooley, an Irish-American bartender who offers his witty and satirical commentary on current events and politics. Through Mr. Dooley’s observations, Dunne addresses issues such as immigration, the Spanish-American War, and the corrupt practices of politicians. The book provides a unique perspective on American society during this time period, as well as a glimpse into the humor and wit of Irish-American culture. Overall, ''Mr. Dooley: In The Hearts Of His Countrymen'' is a humorous and insightful collection of essays that offers a window into the social and political climate of early 20th century America.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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