Manifestations of Irony in Hussein Al-Qasid's Poetry

Abstract

Literary texts are adorned with striking devices that turn them into glittering, decorative works of art. These devices captivate the reader's attention, and one of these devices is satire, which adds aestheticism and profound meanings that serve specific issues in the literary work. Satire serves the text from both an artistic and objective perspective. The Iraqi poet, Hussein Al-Qasid, is among those who were attracted to satire, using it as an effective tool in his poetic texts to criticize political, social and individual psychological situations. He utilized techniques such as paradoxical titles, repetition, caricature, and questioning to convey his message.