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Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
graphic novel
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gptkbp:adaptation |
none
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gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Gene_Luen_Yang
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gptkbp:awards |
2014 Eisner Award for Best U.S. Edition of International Material
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gptkbp:character |
The Saint
The Boxer |
gptkbp:characterArc |
Four Girl's transformation
Little_Bao's_journey |
gptkbp:characterDevelopment |
complex
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gptkbp:conflict |
personal struggle
cultural clash |
gptkbp:criticalReception |
positive
examines morality explores the nature of violence questions loyalty |
gptkbp:culturalImpact |
discussion of faith in modern society
increased_interest_in_Chinese_history representation_of_Asian_characters_in_media |
gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
explores_Chinese_history
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gptkbp:format |
two-volume set
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gptkbp:genre |
historical fiction
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gptkbp:historicalEvent |
Boxer Rebellion
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Boxers & Saints
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gptkbp:illustrator |
gptkb:Gene_Luen_Yang
|
gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:Christianity
political ideologies Chinese_folklore |
gptkbp:ISBN |
978-1596434594
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gptkbp:language |
English
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gptkbp:mainCharacter |
Four Girl
Little_Bao |
gptkbp:motif |
sacrifice
redemption duality |
gptkbp:narrativeStyle |
third-person
dual narrative |
gptkbp:pageCount |
544
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gptkbp:publishedBy |
gptkb:First_Second_Books
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gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:New_York
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gptkbp:releaseDate |
September 10, 2013
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gptkbp:releaseYear |
2013
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gptkbp:series |
standalone
|
gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:China
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gptkbp:style |
manga-influenced
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gptkbp:symbolism |
the role of women
faith and belief the_Boxer_movement |
gptkbp:targetAudience |
young adult
|
gptkbp:theme |
conflict
faith identity |
gptkbp:userDemographics |
thought-provoking
emotionally resonant visually appealing |