IRONY IN THE EARLY NOVELS OF WILLIAM GOLDING
IRONY IN THE EARLY NOVELS OF WILLIAM GOLDING
Author(s): Alina UngureanuSubject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Studies of Literature
Published by: Editura Universităţii din Piteşti
Keywords: satire; irony; novels; characters; plot;
Summary/Abstract: The general view expressed in William Golding’s art is related to the human nature which is considered to be both rational and religious. The early novels of William Golding are defined by most of the critics as being allegories, some of them satires, some others parodies. Irony is used as a technique that underlines the human depravity of his characters.
Journal: LIMBA ȘI LITERATURA – REPERE IDENTITARE ÎN CONTEXT EUROPEAN
- Issue Year: 2019
- Issue No: 25
- Page Range: 170-175
- Page Count: 6
- Language: English