Postmodernism is often characterized by 'Irony' and 'Playfulness.' What does this mean for the tone of the literature?
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Correct answer: Authors treat even tragic or profound subjects with detachment or dark, ironic humor
Postmodern irony involves a double-consciousness where the author is serious and mocking at the same time. This playfulness serves to deconstruct the 'seriousness' of Modernist high art.
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