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> What is 'mythpunk' and how did you discover it? I've *never* heard of this before. I like words. In fact, I love words. For years, I have looked for a definition of what I write. Not that I am going to change what I write, but because I like words. I have used different definitions over time until I found this one, which fits both my style, use of language, and contains some of my fav. Authors.: My source is going to delete the article, so I am posting it below: >Mythpunk refers to a subgenre of mythic fiction in which classical folklore and faerie tales get hyper-poetic post-modern makeovers. > Coined by author Catherynne M. Valente, the term describes a brand of speculative fiction which starts in folklore and myth and adds elements of post-modern fantastic techniques: urban fantasy, confessional poetry, non-linear storytelling, linguistic calisthenics, surrealism, world-building, and academic fantasy. > Despite the term being coined recently, much of it seems to be influenced by 70s and 80s dark fantasy writing, this particularly includes authors Angela Carter and Tanith Lee. Even a few lighter writers like Patricia A. McKillip helped define the surreal strangeness inherent in this genre. > It is characterized by baroque, multicultural fashion (in the 80s, this was likely inspired by New Romantic style), bold sexuality, bizarre retellings of familiar fairy tales, pervasive anxiety, fear of inevitable change, feminist parables, the brutality of humanity, the dark price of magic, surreal imagery, a twisted sense of humor, elaborate symbolism, and radical reinterpretation. Originally from Aesthetics Wiki Yeah, that's what I write. @[email protected] #ScribesAndMakers #TTMD