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Originally published in 1926, this book was formed from the content of an essay which was awarded the Le Bas Prize for 1924. The text presents a concise analysis of the nature of irony in English literature, with special emphasis on 'prophetic irony'. Discussion focuses on examples taken from prose literature, with an introductory section on the meaning of irony. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in English literature and literary criticism.

Table of Contents
Preface; 1. Introductory - the meaning of irony; 2. Milton and the dawn of the age of irony; 3. Jonathan Swift; 4. Swift's contemporaries; 5. The further progress of prophetic irony; 6. Irony in perspective.

The Element of Irony in English Literature

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 8/21/2014 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781107426597, 978-1107426597
      ISBN10: 1107426596

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Originally published in 1926, this book was formed from the content of an essay which was awarded the Le Bas Prize for 1924. The text presents a concise analysis of the nature of irony in English literature, with special emphasis on 'prophetic irony'. Discussion focuses on examples taken from prose literature, with an introductory section on the meaning of irony. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in English literature and literary criticism.

      Table of Contents
      Preface; 1. Introductory - the meaning of irony; 2. Milton and the dawn of the age of irony; 3. Jonathan Swift; 4. Swift's contemporaries; 5. The further progress of prophetic irony; 6. Irony in perspective.

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