A novel of manners is a work of fiction that re-creates a social world, detailing the customs, values, and mores of a complex society. The story is dominated by societal conventions, and its characters are judged by their adherence to these standards. Famous examples of the genre include Evelina (1778) by Frances Burney, Pride and Prejudice (1813) by Jane Austen, and The Age of Innocence (1920) by Edith Wharton.
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