Statements (487)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:graphic_novel
gptkb:mythological_figure gptkb:play |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:none
gptkb:Orpheus_and_Eurydice gptkb:Eurydice_(2007_film) |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
various art forms
operas and plays various cultural works |
| gptkbp:afterlife |
gptkb:Underworld
|
| gptkbp:appears_in |
gptkb:Hades
|
| gptkbp:art_style |
illustrated
|
| gptkbp:artistic_influence |
Matt Wagner's style
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Orpheus
gptkb:Orphism gptkb:Hades gptkb:Persephone gptkb:fate gptkb:music gptkb:tragedy the passage of time rebirth the nature of love the struggle against fate the duality of life and death the idea of sacrifice the concept of hope the journey of the soul the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice the power of music the theme of despair |
| gptkbp:atccode |
gptkb:literature_and_art
|
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Sarah_Ruhl
|
| gptkbp:available_formats |
hardcover
digital |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:none
gptkb:Helen_Hayes_Award |
| gptkbp:based_on |
gptkb:Greek_mythology
|
| gptkbp:cause_of_death |
snake bite
|
| gptkbp:character_development |
gptkb:Eurydice
gptkb:Orpheus Eurydice's journey Nasty Interesting Man's role Orpheus's quest |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
gptkb:Eurydice_and_the_Nasty_Interesting_Man
Eurydice and Orpheus Eurydice and her father Eurydice and Nasty Interesting Man |
| gptkbp:character_traits |
gptkb:complex
brave determined tragic romantic loving resilient sacrificial sympathetic |
| gptkbp:child |
gptkb:Apollo
Apollo (in some versions) the earth or nature Apollo's friend |
| gptkbp:created_by |
gptkb:Matt_Wagner
|
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
gptkb:award
Positive reviews acclaimed positive |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired adaptations
influenced other works modern retellings feminist readings explored themes of grief explored themes of identity influenced contemporary theatre explored themes of love and loss discussions on mythology |
| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
art and literature
|
| gptkbp:death |
snake bite
|
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:art
gptkb:films gptkb:sculptures gptkb:opera gptkb:literature gptkb:artworks art and literature various works of art musicals paintings plays poems ballets |
| gptkbp:died |
snake bite
from a snake bite a snake bite due to a snake bite |
| gptkbp:element |
the theme of resurrection
the narrative of Orpheus |
| gptkbp:first_performance |
gptkb:Yale_University
|
| gptkbp:format |
softcover
|
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:drama
gptkb:fantasy |
| gptkbp:given_for |
a second chance at life
|
| gptkbp:has_influenced |
many works of art
|
| gptkbp:has_inspired |
gptkb:various_adaptations
numerous adaptations many adaptations and retellings |
| gptkbp:has_lore |
gptkb:Ancient_Greece
|
| gptkbp:has_spouse |
gptkb:Orpheus
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Eurydice
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Apollonius_of_Rhodes
gptkb:Rainer_Maria_Rilke_IV gptkb:Virgil gptkb:Dante_Alighieri gptkb:Hesiod gptkb:Ovid gptkb:Jean_Anouilh gptkb:Sarah_Ruhl |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:Virginia_Woolf
gptkb:Tennessee_Williams gptkb:Ovid's_Metamorphoses gptkb:mythology gptkb:Homer's_Odyssey classical literature |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:Greek_mythology
Classical literature Personal experiences of loss |
| gptkbp:inspired |
many works of art
|
| gptkbp:is |
a symbol of lost love
wife of Orpheus |
| gptkbp:is_a |
gptkb:Nymphs
gptkb:marriage gptkb:culture gptkb:legendary_figure gptkb:mythological_figure gptkb:cultural_icon gptkb:tragic_figure gptkb:tragedy tragic heroine symbol of loss narrative character mythological heroine |
| gptkbp:is_a_central_figure_in |
the myth of Orpheus
the Orphic tradition the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice the Orphic mythos the story of love and loss the story of Orpheus and Eurydice the story of Orpheus's descent to the Underworld |
| gptkbp:is_a_figure_in |
gptkb:Greek_mythology
gptkb:Roman_mythology the myth of Orpheus the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice literature and opera the myth of Orpheus's journey the ancient Greek play ' The Bacchae' by Euripides |
| gptkbp:is_a_representation_of |
unattainable love
|
| gptkbp:is_a_subject_of |
gptkb:musical_composition
modern adaptations many songs operas and plays artistic interpretations poetry and songs literary adaptations many artistic interpretations numerous artistic interpretations |
| gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of |
lost love
loss and longing the fleeting nature of life the power of love the fragility of life the consequences of doubt |
| gptkbp:is_acharacter_in |
gptkb:various_adaptations
gptkb:Greek_mythology various adaptations and retellings operas and plays various operas and plays many operas the film ' Orpheus' by Jean Cocteau the graphic novel ' Eurydice' by Matt Wagner the musical ' Hadestown' the play ' Eurydice' by Sarah Ruhl the opera ' Orfeo ed Euridice' by Christoph Willibald Gluck ' Eurydice' by Sarah Ruhl ' Orpheus and Eurydice' by Gluck ' Orpheus' by Cocteau ' Orpheus' by Monteverdi ' The Divine Comedy' by Dante ' The Metamorphoses' by Ovid ' The Orphic Mysteries' |
| gptkbp:is_arepresentation_of |
unrequited love
the fragility of life |
| gptkbp:is_asequel_to |
unattainable love
|
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
gptkb:the_underworld
gptkb:Greek_mythology gptkb:Orpheus gptkb:mythology gptkb:the_Orphic_Mysteries gptkb:the_Underworld gptkb:death love the afterlife the concept of fate the cycle of life and death the theme of love love and loss music and poetry the theme of tragic love the myth of Orpheus the theme of loss the theme of resurrection the concept of loss the theme of longing the concept of eternal love the Orphic myth |
| gptkbp:is_character_in |
gptkb:Greek_mythology
plays operas and plays the Orpheus myth the opera ' Orfeo ed Euridice' by Gluck the story of Orpheus and Eurydice the film ' Orpheus' by Jean Cocteau the musical ' Hadestown' the play ' Eurydice' by Sarah Ruhl the story of Orpheus the opera ' Orfeo ed Euridice' by Christoph Willibald Gluck the poem ' Orpheus and Eurydice' by Rainer Maria Rilke the film ' Black Orpheus' the poem ' Orpheus' by Rainer Maria Rilke |
| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
philosophical discussions
literary references |
| gptkbp:is_connected_to |
the theme of resurrection
|
| gptkbp:is_considered_as |
a tragic figure
a cultural icon a symbol of lost love |
| gptkbp:is_considered_to_be |
a symbol of hope
a cultural icon a tragic heroine a symbol of lost love a symbol of tragic love a muse of Orpheus |
| gptkbp:is_described_as_having |
long hair
|
| gptkbp:is_explored_in |
academic studies
modern adaptations |
| gptkbp:is_famous_for |
her connection to Orpheus
|
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
gptkb:opera
the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice the Orpheus myth the story of Orpheus and Eurydice the opera ' Orfeo ed Euridice' by Christoph Willibald Gluck the film ' Orpheus' |
| gptkbp:is_from |
gptkb:Greek_mythology
gptkb:Thrace |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
her tragic fate
tragic fate being the wife of Orpheus her tragic death her love story with Orpheus being Orpheus's wife her connection to Orpheus her love for Orpheus her role in Orpheus's story |
| gptkbp:is_known_to |
inspired many adaptations
a tragic fate a nymph captivated Orpheus captured the heart of Orpheus a beloved wife captivated Orpheus's heart. have been a nymph |
| gptkbp:is_linked_to |
the concept of the afterlife
the idea of fate the theme of longing |
| gptkbp:is_lost_forever_to |
gptkb:the_Underworld
|
| gptkbp:is_married_to |
gptkb:Orpheus
|
| gptkbp:is_mentioned_in |
gptkb:Homer's_'_Hymn_to_Demeter
gptkb:Homer's_'_Hymn_to_Demeter' gptkb:The_Orphic_Hymns gptkb:literature various ancient texts Homer's works the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice |
| gptkbp:is_often_accompanied_by |
the theme of loss to literature
|
| gptkbp:is_often_associated_with |
the concept of fate
the cycle of life and death music and poetry the theme of sacrifice death and the afterlife the concept of rebirth the theme of resurrection the Orphic tradition the concept of eternal love the theme of separation |
| gptkbp:is_often_compared_to |
the concept of fate
other tragic heroines |
| gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as |
gptkb:art
gptkb:sculptures gptkb:Orpheus gptkb:Art_History flowers art and literature a beautiful woman a tragic figure tragic heroine a tragic heroine paintings and sculptures operas and plays classical art a veil sculptures and paintings a victim of circumstance a figure of tragedy a figure of longing a victim of fate a muse a symbol of tragic love a nymph art and literature as a muse a floral wreath in art a floral wreath a muse. |
| gptkbp:is_often_featured_in |
operas and plays
|
| gptkbp:is_often_referenced_in |
gptkb:popular_culture
gptkb:literature_and_art modern literature literature and poetry modern culture |
| gptkbp:is_often_seen_in |
a symbol of hope
other mythological figures a symbol of despair a symbol of unattainable love a representation of the soul a symbol of the fleeting nature of life a representation of the fleeting nature of life |
| gptkbp:is_often_used_in |
a literary motif
|
| gptkbp:is_orpheus's |
gptkb:marriage
|
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:Greek_mythology
Western literary tradition the myth of Orpheus the larger narrative of Greek mythology the Orphic cult the Orphic tradition the Orpheus myth the Orphic mythos the underworld journey Orphic tradition the ancient Greek religion the Orphic myth the myth of Orpheus' descent to the Underworld the Orphic mythological tradition |
| gptkbp:is_portrayed_as |
operas and plays
a victim |
| gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
gptkb:literature_and_art
various philosophical discussions |
| gptkbp:is_related_to |
gptkb:the_Underworld
|
| gptkbp:is_represented_in |
various works of art
modern adaptations |
| gptkbp:is_rescued_by |
gptkb:Orpheus
|
| gptkbp:is_said_to_have |
inspired many artists
been a nymph been loved deeply by Orpheus a daughter of Apollo a source of inspiration for Orpheus inspired Orpheus's music been a beloved of Orpheus been lost to the Underworld vanished when Orpheus looked back been a beautiful nymph been a muse for Orpheus |
| gptkbp:is_said_to_have_died_from |
a snake bite
|
| gptkbp:is_symbolic_of |
love and loss
lost love |
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-1-56971-123-4
|
| gptkbp:known_for |
her tragic death
|
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:lost_and_found |
gptkb:Orpheus
gptkb:the_Underworld |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Eurydice
gptkb:Orpheus Nasty Interesting Man |
| gptkbp:music_style |
gptkb:metaphor
gptkb:Surrealism symbolism Poetic realism non-linear narrative |
| gptkbp:mythology |
gptkb:Greek_mythology
|
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
non-linear
|
| gptkbp:narrative_theme |
love and loss
|
| gptkbp:notable_production |
gptkb:The_Denver_Center_for_the_Performing_Arts
gptkb:The_Goodman_Theatre gptkb:Yale_Repertory_Theatre gptkb:The_Actors_Theatre_of_Louisville gptkb:The_Hartford_Stage gptkb:The_Royal_Court_Theatre gptkb:The_Seattle_Repertory_Theatre gptkb:The_Cincinnati_Playhouse_in_the_Park gptkb:The_Roundabout_Theatre_Company gptkb:Broadway gptkb:The_Signature_Theatre_Company gptkb:The_Old_Globe_Theatre gptkb:The_Alley_Theatre gptkb:The_New_York_Theatre_Workshop gptkb:The_Philadelphia_Theatre_Company gptkb:Berkeley_Repertory_Theatre gptkb:The_American_Conservatory_Theater gptkb:The_Mc_Carter_Theatre_Center International performances Festival performances Off-Broadway productions University productions |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
“ I will find you.”
' I will find you.' ' I want to be with you.' “ You can’t go back.” ' You can’t go back.' |
| gptkbp:page_count |
120
|
| gptkbp:performance |
gptkb:Off-Broadway
90 minutes Regional theaters International productions |
| gptkbp:plot |
themes of sacrifice
exploration of fate exploration of love exploration of loss journey to the Underworld confrontation with Hades search for Eurydice |
| gptkbp:premiere_date |
gptkb:2003
|
| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:The_Yale_Repertory_Theatre
|
| gptkbp:publications |
originally serialized
collected edition released |
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:Dark_Horse_Comics
|
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:the_Underworld
|
| gptkbp:release_date |
gptkb:2003
|
| gptkbp:represents |
the fragility of life
the theme of love and loss |
| gptkbp:rescue_attempt |
Orpheus's journey to the Underworld
|
| gptkbp:role |
wife of Orpheus
|
| gptkbp:sequel |
gptkb:none
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Underworld
|
| gptkbp:significant_event |
Orpheus's journey to the Underworld
her death by snake bite |
| gptkbp:sings |
many poems
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Orpheus
|
| gptkbp:style |
lyrical
poetic surreal |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:Water
Strings Letters |
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
lost love
|
| gptkbp:target_audience |
young adult
|
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:Loss
gptkb:Love gptkb:Memory gptkb:loss gptkb:memory love redemption |
| gptkbp:themes |
love and loss
|
| gptkbp:was |
a nymph
trapped in the Underworld |
| gptkbp:was_akey_figure_in |
the Orphic cult
the Orphic mysteries the Orphic tradition the story of the Underworld the story of Orpheus |
| gptkbp:was_aproponent_of |
the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice
the story of Orpheus and Eurydice |
| gptkbp:was_bitten_by |
a snake
|
| gptkbp:was_known_for |
tragic love story
tragic fate beauty and grace tragic story connection to music untimely death |
| gptkbp:was_lost |
to the Underworld again
forever after Orpheus looked back |
| gptkbp:was_lost_again |
to the Underworld
|
| gptkbp:was_lost_again_to |
gptkb:the_Underworld
|
| gptkbp:was_lost_forever |
to the Underworld
|
| gptkbp:was_taken_back_to |
gptkb:the_Underworld
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Hadestown
gptkb:Hercules gptkb:Argo gptkb:Orphée gptkb:Sarah_Ruhl gptkb:Hades |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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