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100 1 _aDunne, Finley Peter,
_d1867-1936
245 1 0 _aMr. Dooley: In the Hearts of His Countrymen
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-10-18
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHumorous stories, American
653 _aIrish Americans -- Fiction
653 _aDooley, Mr. (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13784
999 _c55172
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