02362cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000360011324500480014926400510019730000470024833600260029533700260032133800360034750000310038350800830041452013220049753400450181965300310186465300310189565300500192685600430197699900170201913784UtSlPG20260610133327.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPN1 aDunne, Finley Peter,d1867-193610aMr. Dooley: In the Hearts of His Countrymen 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2004-10-18 aProduced by Juliet Sutherland and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team. a"Mr. Dooley: In the Hearts of His Countrymen" by Finley Peter Dunne is a collection of humorous sketches written in the late 19th century. The narrative is centered around Mr. Dooley, an Irish-American bartender in a Chicago tavern, who shares his insightful and often satirical observations on contemporary social and political issues through lively conversations with his friend, Mr. Hennessy. The work offers a vivid portrayal of society during a time of significant change, particularly concerning U.S. expansionism and cultural dynamics. At the start of the book, the character of Mr. Dooley is introduced through a lively dialogue with Mr. Hennessy, where they discuss America's involvement in the Philippines. Dooley humorously critiques the concept of "liberating" the islanders while highlighting the absurdities and contradictions underlying American expansionism. He reflects on the irony of imposing democracy on those seen as incapable of self-governance, all while mocking the imperialistic attitudes of Americans towards foreign cultures. This opening sets the tone for a blend of humor and critical social commentary that characterizes Dunne's writing and promises a rich exploration of his contemporary society through the lens of his witty protagonist. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aHumorous stories, American aIrish Americans -- Fiction aDooley, Mr. (Fictitious character) -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13784 c55172d55172