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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:novel
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gptkbp:adaptation
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gptkb:1970
gptkb:film
film adaptation.
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gptkbp:author
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gptkb:Nathanael_West
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gptkbp:available_formats
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gptkb:book
ebook
hardcover
paperback
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gptkbp:awards
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none.
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gptkbp:character
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Lester's fate.
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gptkbp:character_arc
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Lester's journey
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gptkbp:character_development
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Lester's transformation.
satirical portrayal of success
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gptkbp:character_relationships
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internal struggle.
Lester and his family.
overly ambitious.
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gptkbp:character_traits
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naive
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gptkbp:conflict
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man vs. society
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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mixed reviews
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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commentary on capitalism
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gptkbp:cultural_references
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American culture.
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gptkbp:followed_by
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gptkb:The_Day_of_the_Locust
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:comic_book
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gptkbp:has_gameplay_element
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the journey.
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gptkbp:historical_context
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Great Depression era.
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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A Cool Million
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gptkbp:influenced_artists
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gptkb:Kurt_Vonnegut
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:Great_Depression
American realism.
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gptkbp:influences
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postmodern literature
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gptkbp:inspiration
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gptkb:mythological_figure
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gptkbp:is_critical_for
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examines societal values.
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gptkbp:is_motivated_by
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achieve wealth
desire for success.
wealth and success.
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gptkbp:isbn
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978-0811200204
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:launch_site
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gptkb:Borough
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gptkbp:literary_devices
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irony
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gptkbp:main_character
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gptkb:Lester_B._Morrison
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gptkbp:motif
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disillusionment
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gptkbp:narrative_style
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third-person
satirical
satirical humor.
man vs. self.
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gptkbp:narrative_theme
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pursuit of happiness.
disillusionment with the American Dream.
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gptkbp:next_edition
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1934 edition
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gptkbp:notable_quote
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" A cool million is a lot of money."
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gptkbp:page_count
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160
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gptkbp:plot_summary
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satirical journey of a young man seeking wealth.
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gptkbp:plot_twist
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unexpected outcomes.
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gptkbp:published_by
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1934
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gptkbp:publisher
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gptkb:New_Directions_Publishing
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gptkbp:reader_demographic
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cult following.
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gptkbp:related_works
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gptkb:Miss_Lonelyhearts
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gptkbp:setting
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gptkb:United_States
1930s
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gptkbp:significance
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explores themes of ambition
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gptkbp:style
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gptkb:church
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gptkbp:symbolism
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money
Lester as everyman.
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gptkbp:thematic_element
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social critique.
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gptkbp:theme
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gptkb:American_Dream
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Nathaniel_West
gptkb:Nathanael_West
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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