Mr. Dooley's Opinions

Mr. Dooley's Opinions is a collection of humorous and satirical essays written by Finley Peter Dunne, originally published in 1901. The book is a satirical commentary on American politics, society, and culture at the turn of the 20th century, told through the perspective of the fictional character Mr. Dooley, an Irish-American bartender in Chicago. In the book, Mr. Dooley offers his opinions on a wide range of topics, including the Spanish-American War, immigration, women's suffrage, and the rise of corporate power. Through his witty and insightful observations, Mr. Dooley exposes the hypocrisy and absurdity of the political and social elite, while also offering a critique of the American Dream and the myth of progress. Dunne's writing style is characterized by his use of Irish dialect and vernacular, which adds to the humor and charm of Mr. Dooley's character. The book was a popular success when it was first published and has since become a classic of American humor and satire. It remains relevant today as a commentary on the enduring issues of American society and politics.1900. American journalist and humorist who came into prominence when he wrote a series of satirical observations and reflections attributed to an honest Irish-American, Martin Dooley, the shrewd philosopher of Archey Road, on social and political topics of the day for the Chicago Journal. The first published collection, Mr. Dooley in Peace and in War, was followed by several others, similar in subject-matter and method, including Mr. Dooley in the Hearts of his Countrymen, Mr. Dooley's Philosophy, Mr. Dooley's Opinions, Observations by Mr. Dooley and Dissertations by Mr. Dooley. These books made their author widely known as the creator of a delightfully original character, and as a humorist of shrewd insight. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.