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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:opera
gptkb:novel |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:musical gptkb:film_adaptations gptkb:ballet gptkb:opera gptkb:theater gptkb:theatrical_performances gptkb:film opera by Benjamin Britten |
| gptkbp:adaptations |
gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:opera gptkb:theater gptkb:film stage productions |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:Benjamin_Britten gptkb:Robert_Wilson gptkb:Peter_Ustinov gptkb:opera gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:antagonist |
gptkb:Captain_Vere
gptkb:Claggart |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Herman_Melville
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| gptkbp:based_on |
Billy Budd, Sailor (novella)
Billy Budd, Sailor by Herman Melville Herman Melville's novella novella by Herman Melville |
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Captain_Vere
gptkb:Claggart the nature of man the concept of honor the role of fate the nature of leadership the role of authority the sailor's code |
| gptkbp:character_development |
Budd's transformation
Claggart's motivations Vere's conflict Billy Budd's character arc Captain Vere's dilemma Billy Budd's transformation Captain Vere's conflict Captain Vere's decisions |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
Billy and Claggart
Billy and Vere Claggart and Vere |
| gptkbp:character_traits |
gptkb:Noble
gptkb:tragic_figure brave handsome innocent naive |
| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:Benjamin_Britten
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| gptkbp:conflict |
good vs evil
moral dilemma falsely accused of mutiny |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
acclaimed
mixed reviews considered a classic studied in literature courses |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired discussions on morality
influenced modern opera studied in literature courses adapted into various media reference in popular culture influenced naval literature adapted into various art forms influenced philosophical debates influenced modern interpretations of innocence |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
in literary criticism
in popular media in academic discussions |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
reflects post-war sentiments
explores moral ambiguity examines authority and rebellion |
| gptkbp:ended |
tragic conclusion
|
| gptkbp:film_editing |
gptkb:Billy_Budd_(1962)
|
| gptkbp:first_performance |
1951
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:novel
tragic opera opera in three acts opera in a prologue and two acts |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:19th_century
19th century America naval history literary realism naval practices |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Billy Budd
|
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:existentialism
gptkb:modernism gptkb:moral_philosophy gptkb:literary_criticism American literature American drama naval fiction |
| gptkbp:influence_on |
later authors
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Romanticism
Transcendentalism historical context of the 18th century Melville's experiences at sea |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:The_Tempest
gptkb:Moby-Dick 20th-century opera |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:Shakespeare
gptkb:The_Bible American literature British literature naval history Melville's experiences at sea Melville's ' Billy Budd, Sailor' |
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:librettist |
gptkb:E._M._Forster
|
| gptkbp:libretto |
E. M. Forster and Eric Crozier
|
| gptkbp:literary_devices |
gptkb:allegory
stream of consciousness irony foreshadowing flashback |
| gptkbp:literary_movement |
gptkb:Romanticism
|
| gptkbp:literary_significance |
explores moral ambiguity
examines the nature of evil reflects on the human condition |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Billy_Budd
gptkb:Captain_Vere gptkb:Claggart |
| gptkbp:message |
the nature of evil
the conflict between law and morality the complexity of justice the consequences of action |
| gptkbp:moral |
the nature of justice
the nature of evil duty vs morality the consequences of innocence |
| gptkbp:music_style |
complex harmonies
lyrical melodies modern classical |
| gptkbp:narrative |
linear
flashbacks omniscient narrator climactic ending |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
stream of consciousness
third-person symbolic imagery flashback |
| gptkbp:notable_aria |
' Billy's Song'
' Captain Vere's Monologue' ' Claggart's Song' |
| gptkbp:notable_production |
gptkb:San_Francisco_Opera_production
Royal Opera House production Metropolitan Opera production Birmingham Opera Company production Glyndebourne Festival production |
| gptkbp:number_of_acts |
2
|
| gptkbp:orchestration |
orchestra and vocal ensemble
orchestra and voices |
| gptkbp:performance |
performed worldwide
|
| gptkbp:philosophy |
What is justice?
Can innocence be preserved? What is innocence? |
| gptkbp:plot |
gptkb:Billy's_execution
moral dilemmas Claggart's jealousy Budd's execution Budd's innocence Budd's trial Billy is falsely accused Claggart's death |
| gptkbp:plot_point |
gptkb:Billy's_execution
Billy's trial Budd's execution Budd's trial Claggart's accusation Vere's decision |
| gptkbp:premiere |
1951
November 1, 1951 |
| gptkbp:premiere_date |
1951
November 1, 1951 |
| gptkbp:premiere_location |
gptkb:Royal_Opera_House,_Covent_Garden
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| gptkbp:protagonist |
gptkb:Billy_Budd
|
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:Putnam's_Sons
gptkb:New_York |
| gptkbp:published_in |
1924
|
| gptkbp:recordings |
multiple recordings available
|
| gptkbp:relationship_with |
gptkb:Claggart
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| gptkbp:role |
Billy Budd -tenor
Captain Vere -baritone Claggart -bass Sailors -various voices |
| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:British_Royal_Navy
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:HMS_Indomitable
gptkb:naval_warfare gptkb:19th_century gptkb:British_Royal_Navy |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:justice innocence the Handsome Sailor the press gang the trial the ship the gallows the trial scene the Bell the ship as a microcosm the character Captain Vere the character Claggart |
| gptkbp:thematic_element |
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:justice gptkb:loyalty gptkb:sacrifice innocence |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:justice
good vs evil innocence the search for truth the tragic hero the conflict of duty |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:justice
gptkb:moral_ambiguity gptkb:fate good vs evil innocence free will duty the nature of evil |
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Herman_Melville
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Concerto_for_Orchestra
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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