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Title: Mr. Dooley in Peace and in War
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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 89.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Dunne, Finley Peter, 1867-1936
EBook No.: 22537
Published: Sep 7, 2007
Downloads: 240
Language: English
Subject: Humorous stories, American
Subject: Irish Americans -- Fiction
Subject: Dooley, Mr. (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Mr. Dooley in Peace and in War
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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 89.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Dunne, Finley Peter, 1867-1936
EBook No.: 22537
Published: Sep 7, 2007
Downloads: 240
Language: English
Subject: Humorous stories, American
Subject: Irish Americans -- Fiction
Subject: Dooley, Mr. (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.