Irony

An overview of the history and structure of irony, this guide traces its use through history, from Greek times to the Romantic period and on to the postmodern era. It looks closely at the work of Socrates and the more contemporary theorists; explores the philosophical, literary and political dimensions; and applies theories to literary texts.Claire Colebrook traces the history, structure and use of irony, from Greek times to the present. She looks closely at the work of Socrates, Jacques Derrida and Gilles Deleuze, explores the philosophical, literary and political dimensions of irony and applies theories of irony to literary texts.