| The Big Book of Irony Contributor(s): Winokur, Jon (Author) |
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ISBN: 1250029716 ISBN-13: 9781250029713 Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Humor | Topic - Language - Literary Criticism | Humor |
| Dewey: 809.918 |
| Physical Information: 0.45" H x 5" W x 8" (0.47 lbs) 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Jon Winokur defines and classifies irony and contrasts it with coincidence and cynicism, and other oft-confused concepts that many think are ironic. He looks at the different forms irony can take, from an irony deficiency to visual irony to an understatement, using photographs and relate-able examples from pop culture. * Irony in Action looks at irony in language, both verbal and visual, while Bastions of Irony and Masters of Irony look at institutions and individuals steeped in irony, though not always intentionally. PLUS:* The Annals of Irony looks at irony, and its lack thereof, throughout history. A delight for anyone with a smart, dark sense of humor. |
Contributor Bio(s): Winokur, Jon: - Jon Winokur is the author of various reference books and anthologies, including Encyclopedia Neurotica, The Portable Curmudgeon, The Rich Are Different, Ennui to Go and The War Between the State. He lives in Pacific Palisades, California. |