Possessing the Secret of Joy
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Possessing the Secret of Joy is a novel by Alice Walker that explores the psychological and cultural impact of female genital mutilation through the story of an African woman seeking healing and self-discovery.
All labels observed (1)
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How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T12300907 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Possessing the Secret of Joy Context triple: [Alice Malsenior Tallulah-Kate Walker, notableWork, Possessing the Secret of Joy]
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The Story of a Secret
The Story of a Secret is a lesser-known 19th-century novella by British author Hugh Conway, recognized for its blend of mystery and emotional drama.
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City of Joy
City of Joy is a 1992 drama film set in the slums of Calcutta, exploring themes of poverty, hope, and human resilience.
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The Gift
The Gift is an autobiographical prose work by modernist poet H.D. that reflects on her childhood, family, and spiritual experiences.
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D.
The Gift
The Gift is the final studio album by British mod revival band The Jam, showcasing a more soulful and funk-influenced sound than their earlier work.
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E.
The Gift
The Gift is a famous 1921 Dadaist readymade sculpture by Man Ray, consisting of a flat iron with tacks glued to its soleplate, subverting the object’s everyday function.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Possessing the Secret of Joy Target entity description: Possessing the Secret of Joy is a novel by Alice Walker that explores the psychological and cultural impact of female genital mutilation through the story of an African woman seeking healing and self-discovery.
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A.
The Story of a Secret
The Story of a Secret is a lesser-known 19th-century novella by British author Hugh Conway, recognized for its blend of mystery and emotional drama.
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B.
City of Joy
City of Joy is a 1992 drama film set in the slums of Calcutta, exploring themes of poverty, hope, and human resilience.
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C.
The Gift
The Gift is the final studio album by British mod revival band The Jam, showcasing a more soulful and funk-influenced sound than their earlier work.
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D.
The Gift
The Gift is a 2015 psychological thriller film written, directed by, and co-starring Joel Edgerton, known for its tense, slow-burn story about a married couple whose lives are upended by the reappearance of an acquaintance from the husband’s past.
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E.
The Gift
The Gift is a bestselling Christmas-themed studio album by Scottish singer Susan Boyle, featuring a mix of holiday classics and inspirational songs.
- F. None of above. chosen
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