Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Anita_Desai
|
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:None
|
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Anita_Desai
|
| gptkbp:awards |
Shortlisted for the Booker Prize
|
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Author
Family members Cultural figures Uma's parents Uma's friends Arun's friends Arun's love interest Arun's parents Societal representatives Uma's aunt Uma's love interest |
| gptkbp:character_development |
Arun's journey of self-discovery
Uma's struggles with societal expectations |
| gptkbp:conflict |
Cultural clash
Personal vs societal expectations |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Generally positive
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| gptkbp:genre |
Literary fiction
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Fasting, Feasting
|
| gptkbp:influences |
Indian culture
Diaspora experiences |
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0375701553
|
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Uma
Arun |
| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:product
Fasting Feasting |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
Third-person
|
| gptkbp:page_count |
gptkb:368
|
| gptkbp:plot |
Contrasts Indian and American lifestyles
Examines the immigrant experience Explores the lives of two siblings Focuses on family expectations |
| gptkbp:published_year |
gptkb:1999
|
| gptkbp:publisher |
Knopf
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:India
gptkb:United_States Late 20th century |
| gptkbp:style |
Descriptive
Character-driven Reflective |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
Fasting as a symbol of sacrifice
Feasting as a symbol of abundance Food as a symbol of love |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:organization
Family dynamics Gender roles |