Irony and Sarcasm as Stylistic Devices in World Fiction

This article deals with the use of irony and sarcasm as stylistic devices in world fiction. These instruments entertain readers as well as challenge ideas, societal systems, and characters. While sarcasm provides cutting, usually funny comments, irony lets writers build nuanced meanings that contradict literal interpretations. This paper shows how sarcasm and irony improve narrative depth and reveal underlying realities by means of analysis of a few chosen works from English, Russian, and Uzbek literature. In the end, these artistic approaches enhance literary conversation and involve readers in active interpretation of moral dilemmas and ideas.