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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:anthology
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| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:films stage plays radio dramas |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Roald Dahl's short stories
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| gptkbp:includes |
gptkb:The_Landlady
gptkb:The_Way_Up_to_Heaven gptkb:The_Umbrella_Man gptkb:Lamb_to_the_Slaughter The Hitchhiker |
| gptkbp:influenced |
modern short story writers
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
his childhood experiences
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| gptkbp:inspired_by |
his experiences in World War II
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| gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
unexpected endings
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| gptkbp:is_explored_in |
the absurd
human nature the macabre |
| gptkbp:is_often_associated_with |
gptkb:comic_book
gptkb:mythological_figure magical realism moral lessons dark themes social commentary irony suspense fantastical elements cultural elements existential themes fantasy elements historical elements science fiction elements humorous elements surreal elements horror elements thriller elements detective elements psychological elements crime elements philosophical elements postmodern elements absurdist themes realistic elements |
| gptkbp:is_popular_in |
readers
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| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
critics
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| gptkbp:known_for |
twists and dark humor
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| gptkbp:notable_features |
unusual situations
unreliable narrators ordinary characters unexpected protagonists |
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:The_Best_of_Roald_Dahl
gptkb:Someone_Like_You gptkb:Kiss_Kiss gptkb:Tales_of_the_Unexpected various anthologies |
| gptkbp:set_in |
various locations
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| gptkbp:target_audience |
adults
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| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:greed gptkb:revenge morality |
| gptkbp:translated_into |
multiple languages
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| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Roald_Dahl
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Roald_Dahl's_Tales_of_the_Unexpected
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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