Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Kurt_Vonnegut
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:theatre
gptkb:radio_station graphic novel (in development) film (in development) |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Kurt_Vonnegut
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| gptkbp:cover_art |
gptkb:Paul_Bacon
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
widely acclaimed
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired discussions on religion and science
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:Author
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| gptkbp:has_character |
gptkb:Frank_Hoenikker
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Cat's Cradle
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| gptkbp:influence |
postmodern literature
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
Vonnegut's experiences in World War II
Vonnegut's interest in science Vonnegut's views on religion |
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0-385-31329-0
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:John
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| gptkbp:motif |
human folly
nuclear war absurdity of existence island societies |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
first-person
non-linear storytelling |
| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:Dr._Felix_Hoenikker
gptkb:H._Lowe_Crosby gptkb:Newt_Hoenikker gptkb:Bokonon The Most Beautiful Woman in the World Hazel Crosby The Reverend John |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
“ I was a victim of a series of accidents, as are we all.”
“ Live by the foma that make you brave and kind and healthy and happy.” “ The most beautiful woman in the world is a woman who is not afraid to be herself.” “ We are all here on Earth to fart around.” “ God made mud. God got lonesome. So God said to some of that mud, ‘ Sit up! I’m talking to you!’” |
| gptkbp:page_count |
304
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| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:1963
|
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Harcourt_Brace_Jovanovich
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:San_Lorenzo
fictional |
| gptkbp:style |
satirical
dark humor |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:Bokononism
gptkb:ice-nine |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:science gptkb:absurdism the absurdity of human existence |