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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:novel
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Arthur_C._Clarke
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gptkbp:adaptation
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gptkb:none
potential for film adaptation
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gptkbp:adapted_into
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original ideas of Clarke
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gptkbp:author
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gptkb:Arthur_C._Clarke
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gptkbp:character_arc
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Mc Caffrey's growth throughout the story
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gptkbp:character_development
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focuses on human interaction with alien life
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gptkbp:character_relationships
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gptkb:hubris
complex interactions between characters
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gptkbp:conflict
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human vs. alien
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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generally positive
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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inspired discussions on AI and alien life
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gptkbp:cultural_references
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references to Greek mythology
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gptkbp:cultural_representation
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varied backgrounds of crew members
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gptkbp:explores
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intelligence and consciousness
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gptkbp:followed_by
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gptkb:The_Songs_of_Distant_Earth
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:Author
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gptkbp:historical_impact
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gptkb:battle
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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A Meeting with Medusa
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gptkbp:influenced
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later science fiction works
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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science fiction literature
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gptkbp:influences
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inspired future science fiction authors
Arthur C. Clarke's experiences in space exploration
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gptkbp:inspired_by
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gptkb:mythological_figure
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gptkbp:is_a_moment_of
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encounter with Medusa
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gptkbp:is_critical_for
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examined in literary studies
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gptkbp:is_motivated_by
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exploration and discovery
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gptkbp:is_symbolic_of
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Medusa as a metaphor for fear
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gptkbp:isbn
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978-0-06-105488-0
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:literary_devices
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uses foreshadowing
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gptkbp:main_character
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gptkb:Captain_Edward_B._Mc_Caffrey
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gptkbp:mood
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thought-provoking
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gptkbp:motif
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gptkb:Transformation
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gptkbp:narrative_style
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third-person
linear
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gptkbp:notable_quote
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" The only way to deal with the future is to function in the now."
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gptkbp:page_count
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192
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gptkbp:performance
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high
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gptkbp:philosophy
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what it means to be human
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gptkbp:plot_twist
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revelation about Medusa's nature
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gptkbp:preceded_by
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gptkb:The_Fountains_of_Paradise
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gptkbp:published_by
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gptkb:1976
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gptkbp:publisher
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gptkb:Harper_&_Row
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gptkbp:reader_demographic
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stimulates imagination
open to various interpretations
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gptkbp:related_to
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space travel
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gptkbp:resolution
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understanding and acceptance
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gptkbp:setting
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gptkb:Jupiter
futuristic and technologically advanced
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gptkbp:speed
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moderate
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gptkbp:symbolism
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Mc Caffrey as a symbol of humanity.
Medusa represents fear of the unknown
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gptkbp:target_audience
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science fiction readers
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gptkbp:thematic_element
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exploration of the unknown
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gptkbp:theme
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gptkb:spacecraft
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gptkbp:themes
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humanity's place in the universe
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