Mr. Dooley's Philosophy (1900)

By Finley Peter Dunne

Book Overview

Mr. Dooley's Philosophy is a collection of humorous essays written by American author Finley Peter Dunne and published in 1900. The book is written in the voice of Mr. Dooley, an Irish-American bartender in Chicago, who offers his opinions on a variety of topics, including politics, religion, and social issues. Mr. Dooley's commentary is often satirical and critical of the establishment, but also contains a great deal of wit and wisdom. The book is considered a classic of American humor and satire, and is notable for its use of dialect and colloquial language. It offers a unique perspective on turn-of-the-century America, and remains a popular and entertaining read to this day.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116489918X
• ISBN13: 9781164899181
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"