The Mannerpunk Library
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Welcome to The Mannerpunk Library!
Perhaps you’ve found us through conventional internet means, or perhaps you’ve come across one of the few books we’ve sent out into the world marked “Ex Libris Mannerpunk.”
In any case, we’re beyond glad you’re here.
The Mannerpunk Library is part of the effort to create a community dedicated to the Fantasy of Manners, a little known sub-genre of the all-encompassing “Fantasy” genre. It draws on the traditions of the Comedy of Manners: a genre that satirizes the manners and etiquette of a society used to enforce social expectations, limitations, and conventions. Find our more on our About page.
You’ve probably read one before and maybe didn’t know it, or you’ve known it all along and have been looking for somewhere to share you’re enthusiasm about it.
Well, here’s your chance!
It is our ambition to create a nomadic library of Mannerpunk books that travels the world, and in so doing, brings awareness and a new appreciation to the genre.
If you’ve read one of these books, find the corresponding post below, and comment what you think of it!
The Library will gradually get bigger over time, but if you think there’s something missing, or have a suggestion, get in contact at info@mannerpunk.com
Howl’s Moving Castle
Sophie has the great misfortune of being the eldest of three daughters, destined to fail miserably should she ever leave home to seek her fate. But when she unwittingly attracts the ire of the Witch of the Waste, Sophie finds herself under a horrid spell that transforms her into an old lady.
Charmed Life
Cat doesn't mind living in the shadow of his sister, Gwendolen, the most promising young witch ever seen on Coven Street. But trouble starts brewing the moment the two orphans are summoned to live in Chrestomanci Castle. Frustrated that the witches of the castle refuse to acknowledge her talents, Gwendolen conjures up a scheme that could throw whole worlds out of whack.
Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice has charmed generations of readers for more than two centuries. Jane Austen's much-adapted novel is famed for its witty, spirited heroine, sensational romances, and deft remarks on the triumphs and pitfalls of social convention.
Swordspoint
A classic melodrama of manners, filled with remarkable plot twists and unexpected humour, takes fantasy to an unprecedented level of elegant writing and scintillating wit. Award-winning author Ellen Kushner has created a world of unforgettable characters whose political ambitions, passionate love affairs, and age-old rivalries collide with deadly results.
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
The year is 1806. England is beleaguered by the long war with Napoleon, and centuries have passed since practical magicians faded into the nation's past. But scholars of this glorious history discover that one remains: the reclusive Mr Norrell, whose displays of magic send a thrill through the country.