Irony and the Ironic

<p>First published in 1970 and revised in 1982 this work provides a critical overview of the concept of irony in literary criticism. After establishing the relationship of the ironical and the non-ironical it summarises the history of the concept of irony before isolating and discussing its basic aspects and the variable features that determine its nature effect and quality.</p><p>The book will be a useful resource for those studying irony and English Literature. </p>