Observations By Mr. Dooley by Finley Peter Dunne

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Author Dunne, Finley Peter, 1867-1936
Title Observations By Mr. Dooley
Note Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Observations By Mr. Dooley" by Finley Peter Dunne is a collection of humorous essays and social commentary written during the late 19th century. The work features Mr. Dooley, an Irish-American bartender living in Chicago who shares his witticisms and insightful observations on a range of topics, from politics to literature, culture, and contemporary issues of the time. Through the voice of Mr. Dooley, the author captures the spirit of the era and offers a satirical take on society, ultimately revealing the complexities of American life in that period. The beginning of "Observations By Mr. Dooley" introduces readers to Mr. Dooley's character and provides a glimpse into his thoughts on literature as he whimsically recounts the evolution of writing and reading. He critiques the modern obsession with literary pursuits, particularly the rise of amateur authors, and comments on the peculiarities of societal views on literature and the arts. With humor and a unique conversational tone, Mr. Dooley reflects on the changing dynamics of moral and intellectual life, setting the stage for the social critiques that characterize the rest of the book. Through Mr. Dooley’s musings, readers are invited to explore the humorous and often ironic perspectives on the world around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Irish Americans -- Fiction
Subject Dooley, Mr. (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 4729
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 28, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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