The Element Of Irony In English Literature

Originally published in 1926, this book 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.

• • Author: F. M. C. Turner
• • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• • Publication Date: Aug 21, 2014
• • Number of Pages: 118 pages
• • Language: English
• • Binding: Paperback
• • ISBN-10: 1107426596
• • ISBN-13: 9781107426597