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A Brief History of Irony

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Irony consists of saying one thing but meaning its opposite, or the incongruity between what is expected and what actually occurs. American satirist Joe Queenan charts the use of irony through the ages, with the help of Armando lannucci ,
Ian Hislop , Kathy Lette and Harold Bloom. (R)

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Joe Queenan
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Armando Lannucci
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Ian Hislop
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Kathy Lette
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Harold Bloom.
Source: Radio Times

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