Jon winokur is the author of 20 reference books and anthologies, including, most recently, the big book of irony. Veronica is also a writer whose work has been published in wisconsin trails magazine, wisconsin state journal and excerpted in jon winokurs the big book of irony. He is the author of the big book of irony and the compiler and editor of books including the portable curmudgeon and advice to writers. Jon winokur books list of books by author jon winokur. Jon winokur is currently considered a single author. Advice to writers isbn 97806797634 pdf epub jon winokur. It is, of course, ironic that ironic is an unironic song about irony. Isbn 9780312354831 winokur gives us the complete irony guide. With the assistance of winokur the big book of irony, 2007, etc. In advice to writers, jon winokur, author of the bestselling the portable curmudgeon, gathers the counsel of more than four hundred celebrated authors in a treasury on the world of writing. Jon winokur s the big book of irony is one of those books that is just exploding with tidbits that make you want to interrupt your reading and share what youve just read with a friend, a neighbor, or well, anybody. 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. Jon winokur is the author of two dozen nonfiction books, including advice to writers, the big book of irony, and the critically acclaimed new york times bestseller the garner files, coauthored with james garner. The big book of irony jon winokur defines and classifies irony and contrasts it with coincidence and cynicism, and other oftconfused concepts that many think are ironic.
Apr 12, 2020 april 12, 2020 jon winokur i use a library the same way ive been describing the creative process as a writer i dont go in with lists of things to read, i go in blindly and reach up on shelves and take down books and open them and fall in love immediately. He looks at the different forms irony can take, from an irony deficiency to visual irony to an understatement, using photographs and relateable examples from pop culture. It is of course ironic that ironic is an unironic song about irony. Aug 18, 2009 jon winokur the big book of irony stmartins press, 2007, 174 pp. Talks with veronica rueckert badger talks uwmadison. The big book of irony by jon winokur, paperback barnes. Jon winokur jon winokur defines and classifies irony and contrasts it with coincidence and cynicism, and other. Martins, 2007 and the critically acclaimed new york times national bestsellers the garner files. Martins press, 2007 were all in this togetherby ourselves importantly, the romantic of today finds a real connection, a sense of groundedness. This gleefully witty treatise, a playful exploration of irony by someone who has mastered it himself, opens with definitions of irony and explanations of its many forms. The big book of irony by jon winokur overdrive rakuten.
Winokur the portable curmudgeon then progresses through the annals of irony, dating from 423 b. Writerly wisdom of the ages collected by the author of advice to writers, the big book of irony, and the portable. After two dozen books, including the portable curmudgeon and the big book of irony, hes still wondering. Read the big book of irony online by jon winokur books free 30. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Jon winokur defines and classifies irony and contrasts it with coincidence and cynicism, and other oftconfused concepts that many think are. Here are literary lions on everything from the passive voice to promotion and publicity.
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Jon winokur the big book of irony stmartins press, 2007, 174 pp. Mar 21, 2020 writerly wisdom of the ages collected by the author of advice to writers, the big book of irony, and the portable curmudgeon. The big book of irony ebook by jon winokur rakuten kobo. Jon winokur jon winokur defines and classifies irony and contrasts it with coincidence and cynicism, and other oftconfused concepts that many think are ironicpublisher. Irony in action looks at irony in language, both verbal and visual.
At night, when the objective world has slunk back into its cavern and left dreamers to their own, there come inspirations and capabilities impossible at any less magical and quiet hour. Ostensibly the book is about irony what is is, what it is not, how to recognize it, and how to use it properly. As previously mentioned, situational irony is when the author creates a situation and leads the reader to expect a certain ending when in fact a completely different ending ends up occur winokur 12. April 12, 2020 jon winokur i use a library the same way ive been describing the creative process as a writer i dont go in with lists of things to read, i go in blindly and reach up on shelves and take down books and open them and fall in love immediately. Read download the portable curmudgeon pdf pdf download. Ironic is widely cited as an example of how americans dont get irony, despite the fact that alanis morissette is canadian. Definitions and interpretations of rhetorical irony. Bio writerly wisdom of the ages collected by the author of advice to writers, the big book of irony, and the portable curmudgeon. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Ostensibly the book is about irony what is is, what it is not, how to recognize it, and how to use it. Jon winokur born august 5, 1947 is an american writer and editor born in detroit, the son of martin m. This is the kind of book that can be enjoyed reading cover to cover, or just as random snippets. James baldwin on the practiced illusion of effortless prose, isaac. The big book of irony ebook por jon winokur rakuten kobo.
Writerly wisdom of the ages collected by the author of advice to writers, the big book of irony, and the portable curmudgeon. The big curmudgeon, an omnibus edition of previous curmudgeon books plus new material, and the big book of irony, a smallformat hardcover in which i try to share my delight in the many facets of irony and clear up some misconceptions, because irony is widely misunderstood. The book is overflowing with clever quotes, jokes, and anecdotes all of which are examples of irony. Feb 11, 2007 jon winokur is the author of 20 reference books and anthologies, including, most recently, the big book of irony. He looks at the different forms irony can take, from an irony deficiency to visual irony to an understatement, using. James baldwin on the practiced illusion of effortless prose, isaac asimov on the despotic tendencies of editors, john. Jon winokur is the author of two dozen nonfiction books, including the portable curmudgeon nal, 1987 and its four sequels. With this fun, quick, and witty book, jon winokur has added a new volume to the annals of irony. One of the most beloved childrens classic books that involve a great deal of situational irony throughout its pages is the wonderful wizard of oz by l. Writerly wisdom of the ages collected by the author of advice to writers, the big book of irony, and. Perhaps a pocketsized coffee table book on irony had to be written.