
MR. DOOLEY'S PHILOSOPHY - By Finley Peter Dunne
Illustrated by F. OPPER. - {Illustration: POOR PEOPLE 'LL HAVE SIMPLE MEALS.} (Illustrations not available in this edition)
PREFACE
A BOOK REVIEW
AMERICANS ABROAD
SERVANT GIRL PROBLEM
THE TRANSVAAL
WAR AND WAR MAKERS
UNDERESTIMATING THE ENEMY
THE WAR EXPERT
A lively collection of the wry, folksy musings of a fictional Irish tavern keeper, Mr. Dooley, who offers sharp, laugh‑out‑loud commentary on the headlines of his day. Through a blend of colloquial speech and keen observation, he tackles topics ranging from political blunders and wars abroad to the everyday struggles of ordinary Americans, all with a twinkle of irony. The pieces first appeared in newspapers on both sides of the Atlantic, and this edition gathers them together, preserving the original humor while smoothing out the occasional typographical slip.
Listeners will find Dooley’s voice both endearing and incisive, as he pokes fun at leaders, debates the folly of war, and reflects on the simple pleasures that sustain the working class. His anecdotes are peppered with vivid tales of frontier adventures, courtroom banter, and occasional literary riffs, making each monologue feel like a friendly chat over a pint. Whether you’re a history buff or simply enjoy clever satire, the book offers a window into a bygone era, delivered with the warmth and wit of a seasoned storyteller.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (245K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Text file produced by Juliet Sutherland, Marvin A. Hodges, Charles Franks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger
Release date
2005-04-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1867–1936
A sharp Chicago journalist and humorist, he became famous for the "Mr. Dooley" sketches, using the voice of an Irish saloonkeeper to poke at politics, war, and public life with warmth and wit.
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