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Etymology
Noun
mannerpunk (uncountable)
- A subgenre of fantasy literature that takes place within an elaborate social structure and resembles a comedy of manners.
- 1998, Misha MCM, “Blue Eyes”, in soc.bi (Usenet):
- I have a fondness for mannerpunk mysteries....
- 1998, Macedon, “Craft of Writing 3 (point of view)”, in alt.startrek.creative (Usenet):
- This type of POV is particularly valuable for stories which are heavy on characters and theme, those that "say something." One wouldn't ordinarily choose it for a PWP (plot? what plot?) romp unless engaged in mannerpunk.
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