Subgenre vs Mannerpunk - What's the difference?
subgenre | mannerpunk |
A subgenre of fantasy literature that takes place within an elaborate social structure and resembles a comedy of manners.
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As nouns the difference between subgenre and mannerpunk
is that subgenre is one of several categories within a particular genre while mannerpunk is a subgenre of fantasy literature that takes place within an elaborate social structure and resembles a comedy of manners.mannerpunk
English
Noun
(-) (wikipedia mannerpunk)- I have a fondness for mannerpunk mysteries....
- 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 .