A mastery of irony is the mark of an incredible writer; throughout the Renaissance, such genius works of irony were not uncommon. Three authors in particular –  Castiglione, Erasmus, and Dentière – stand out in their use of irony as a means of achieving their work’s purpose. Although their writings are similar in that the … Continue reading Purpose and Practice: Irony in Castiglione, Erasmus, and Dentière