Finley Peter Dunne
Finley Peter Dunne created Mr. Dooley, the Irish-American saloon keeper whose dialect monologues became some of the sharpest political satire of the Progressive Era. His vernacular wit influenced later American humorists.
Works
- Mr. Dooley in Peace and in WarCollection of humorous sketches featuring Irish-American bartender Mr. Dooley's social commentary
- Mr. Dooley in the Hearts of His CountrymenCollection of satirical essays voiced through the Irish-American character Mr. Dooley
- Mr. Dooley's PhilosophyWitty observations and folk wisdom from the fictional Irish-American tavern keeper Mr. Dooley
- Mr. Dooley SaysCollection of satirical quotations and commentary attributed to the fictional character Mr. Dooley
- Observations by Mr. DooleyEssays featuring the Irish-American Mr. Dooley commenting wryly on American politics and society