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| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
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| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:addresses |
family dynamics
body image issues peer pressure |
| gptkbp:depicts |
surf culture
youth rebellion |
| gptkbp:explores |
social issues
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| gptkbp:features |
Australian slang
realistic portrayals of adolescence |
| gptkbp:follows |
two teenage girls
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| gptkbp:genre |
coming-of-age
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| gptkbp:has |
cultural significance
strong female characters multiple adaptations a cult following a film adaptation released in 1981 a television adaptation released in 2012 |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Puberty Blues
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| gptkbp:influenced |
Australian literature
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
1970s culture
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| gptkbp:inspired |
other works
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| gptkbp:is |
semi-autobiographical
a cultural touchstone a bestseller a reflection of its time often studied in schools a story of self-discovery often referenced in media a critique of societal norms a significant work in feminist literature a narrative about love and loss a classic of Australian literature a commentary on gender expectations a depiction of friendship dynamics a narrative about growing up a portrayal of teenage angst a reflection on youth culture a story of friendship and betrayal a story that resonates with many readers. set in the 1970s |
| gptkbp:published_in |
gptkb:1979
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| gptkbp:received |
critical acclaim
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| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:Australia
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| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:friendship
gender roles sexuality teenage life |
| gptkbp:translated_into |
multiple languages
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| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Kathy_Lette
gptkb:Gabrielle_Carey |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Kathy_Lette
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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