Statements (84)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Black_Narcissus
|
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:1975
gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:film
|
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Rumer_Godden
|
| gptkbp:available_formats |
gptkb:book
hardcover paperback |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:none
|
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Sister_Agnes
gptkb:Sister_Mary Sister Margaret Sister Judith Sister Helena |
| gptkbp:character_development |
Philippa's journey
|
| gptkbp:conflict |
internal conflict
internal struggle |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
|
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
positive
|
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:Author
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
In This House of Brede
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| gptkbp:influenced |
contemporary literature
|
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:church
Benedictine spirituality |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
real-life convents
|
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0140040664
978-0142000174 |
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Philippa_Talbot
|
| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:Saint
gptkb:family |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
third-person
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| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" Love is the greatest gift of all."
" Faith is a journey, not a destination." " Sisterhood is a bond that transcends time." " The life of the spirit is a life of the mind." " To be a nun is to be a woman of faith." |
| gptkbp:page_count |
gptkb:368
320 |
| gptkbp:plot |
the role of community
the theme of redemption the importance of silence the struggle for identity the journey of self-discovery the importance of compassion the quest for peace the importance of humility the significance of ritual the role of tradition the theme of hope the significance of community service the concept of belonging the exploration of love the journey towards enlightenment the significance of prayer the impact of friendship the exploration of faith the significance of mentorship the impact of past choices the role of faith in adversity the challenge of faith the journey towards acceptance the exploration of solitude Philippa's decision to join the convent the acceptance of loss the arrival of new postulants the balance of duty and desire the challenge of obedience the challenges of monastic life the exploration of grace the exploration of vocation the reconciliation with the past the relationship with the outside world the significance of love in community |
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:1963
|
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Viking_Press
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:England
Benedictine convent |
| gptkbp:significance |
explores faith
|
| gptkbp:symbolism |
the convent
|
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:philosopher
|
| gptkbp:translated_into |
multiple languages
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