Leer Mr. Dooley in Peace and in War online gratis (en inglés)

"Mr. Dooley in Peace and in War" by Finley Peter Dunne is a collection of humorous essays and social commentary written in the late 19th century. Through the character of Mr. Dooley, an Irish-American saloon-keeper and philosopher, Dunne explores the political and social landscape of his time, often employing wit and satire to reflect on issues such as diplomacy, war, and the everyday life of his community. The opening portion of the work introduces Mr. Dooley and his neighborhood along Archey Road, characterized by a vibrant mix of Irish culture and the transformations wrought by modernity. We see Mr. Dooley's interactions with his friend Mr. Hennessy and the musings that ensue regarding various topics, including politics, the nature of democracy, and the peculiarities of war. With humor and charisma, Dooley critiques the absurdities of politicians and the complexities of American life, setting the stage for a series of reflections that will delve deeper into both peace and conflict

Así empieza

Copyright, 1898, by the Chicago Journal Copyright, 1898, by Small, Maynard & Company

First Edition (10,000 copies) November, 1898 Second Edition (10,000 copies) December, 1898 Third Edition (10,000 copies) January, 1899

Press of George H. Ellis, Boston, U.S.A.

TO W.H. TURNER

PREFACE.

Archey Road stretches back for many miles from the heart of an ugly city to the cabbage gardens that gave the maker of the seal his opportunity to call the city "urbs in horto." Somewhere between the two--that is to say, forninst th' gas-house and beyant Healey's slough and not far from the polis station--lives Martin Dooley, doctor of philosophy.

… sigue leyendo gratis en el lector inmersivo de Mirrow.