How effectively does Jane Austen use irony in Persuasion?

Answer 1

"In its autumnal mood, this novel is more serious in tone than most of Jane Austen's other works, and perhaps is the most conventionally "romantic" of them (and thus the one which has given rise to the most speculation about her own affairs of the heart -- for example, by Kipling); however, there is still plenty of Jane Austen irony. Persuasion also contains more description of background and natural beauty than the previous novels. In her admiration for the seaside town of Lyme and dislike of Bath, Anne Elliot reflects her creator's preferences."

my thoughts:

Taken in context, while there may be less irony it is not less effective, and there is more of something else. More love, more respect for the main character, more of the author herself, and more loving description as noted in the info above.

Answer 2

not so good compared to sense and sensibility and truly 'Emma' is filled w. it. persuasion is not one of my fave austen works.