By D. C. Muecke
First released in 1970 and revised in 1982, this paintings offers a severe evaluation of the concept that of irony in literary feedback. After developing the connection of the ironical and the non-ironical, it summarises the historical past of the concept that of irony, prior to separating and discussing its easy facets and the variable beneficial properties that ascertain its nature, influence and quality.
The e-book can be an invaluable source for these learning irony and English Literature.
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