Mr. Dooley Says.
Dunne, Finley Peter, [1867-1936]. Mr. Dooley Says. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1910. vi, 239 pp. Publisher's green cloth with gilt stamped spine and front board. Exterior shows shelf wear and light soiling to boards. Internally clean and well-preserved. A good copy. $45. * A classic collection of humorous essays featuring Dunne's famous fictional bartender, Martin Dooley. Known for his thick Chicago-Irish brogue and biting wit, Dooley offers satirical commentary on everything from the "Woman's Suffrage" movement to "The Glory of Gold." This 1910 volume represents the height of Dunne's national influence as America's premier political satirist. By the time of this publication, Dunne's satirical Irish-American dialect had become a staple of American political commentary, famously praised by Theodore Roosevelt. This 1910 collection finds Mr. Dooley at the height of his powers, tackling the major social debates of the decade. Notable essays include his biting takes on "The Bachelor Tax," "Divorce," and "The Army Canteen." This volume is an excellent window into early 20th-century American social anxieties, all seen through the lens of Dunne's legendary Irish-American wit.
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