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The essays in "Mr. Dooley" are written in the form of dialectic monologues by an Irish-American bartender named Mr. Dooley, who shares his witty and satirical observations on various topics, including politics, society, current events, and human nature. Through Mr. Dooley's humorous and perceptive commentary, Dunne offers social and political criticism with a touch of humor and irony.Finley Peter Dunne's character, Mr. Dooley, became well-known for his sharp wit and astute observations on American life and politics during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The essays in "Mr. Dooley: In the Hearts of His Countrymen" are representative of Dunne's satirical writing style and his ability to use humor to critique social and political issues of the time.The collection was immensely popular and acclaimed for its cleverness, humor, and insightful commentary, making Mr. Dooley a beloved literary character and establishing Finley Peter Dunne as a prominent humorist in American literature.