Properties (60)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
novel
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:television_series
film stage play |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Evelyn_Waugh
|
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Paul_Pennyfeather
gptkb:Grimes gptkb:Dr._Fagan gptkb:Sir_Alastair_Digby-Vane-Trumpington gptkb:Mrs._Pennyfeather Margaret |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
well-received
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
studied in literature courses
adapted into various media influenced_British_humor |
| gptkbp:explores |
the nature of power
the impact of globalization the nature of love the role of the individual in society the nature of identity the impact of war the search for meaning the role of education in society the absurdity of bureaucracy the clash of cultures the absurdity of life the role of the outsider the consequences of ambition the concept of belonging the nature of success the significance of tradition the nature of friendship the relationship between past and present the decline of traditional values the concept of failure the significance of place the impact of technology on life the failures of the education system the impact of class on relationships the impact of social change the role of humor in tragedy the significance of family. |
| gptkbp:follows |
Paul_Pennyfeather's_life
|
| gptkbp:genre |
satire
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Decline and Fall
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
subsequent literature
satirical works British_society |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Waugh's_experiences
|
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
Waugh's_early_works
|
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:narrativeStyle |
third-person
|
| gptkbp:notableQuote |
“It is a great pity that the world is so full of fools.”
“The world is a very funny place.” |
| gptkbp:publishedBy |
1928
|
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Chapman_&_Hall
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Wales
|
| gptkbp:theme |
education
morality social class |