Statements (143)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Hainish_Cycle
gptkb:The_Hainish_Cycle |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:none
none known |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:none
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Ursula_K._Le_Guin
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| gptkbp:available_formats |
gptkb:book
ebook paperback |
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Rocannon
the Gethenians the Hainish the Kesh the Terrans |
| gptkbp:character_development |
exploration of identity
Rocannon's growth the Gethenians' culture the Kesh's perspective |
| gptkbp:conflict |
gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:species gptkb:organization cultural misunderstandings interplanetary relations |
| gptkbp:cover_art |
gptkb:unknown
gptkb:Michael_Whelan |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
positive
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired future works
feminist themes in science fiction influenced later science fiction exploration of alien societies |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
early feminist themes
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| gptkbp:explores |
the nature of power
the nature of reality the impact of technology the concept of time the nature of conflict the importance of empathy the nature of love the concept of freedom the nature of existence humanity's place in the universe the nature of truth the concept of sacrifice the nature of justice the role of the individual in society the nature of identity the significance of community the relationship between science and society the role of technology in society the significance of storytelling the impact of war on society the concept of home the role of tradition the concept of morality the significance of choice the nature of friendship the significance of language the consequences of exploration the significance of heritage the idea of belonging the nature of communication the role of myth the ethics of contact the impact of colonialism on cultures the impact of environment on culture the impact of history on culture the role of power in society the role of the past in shaping the future |
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:species
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Planet_of_Exile
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:Author
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Rocannon's World
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| gptkbp:influenced |
science fiction genre
later science fiction works |
| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
many science fiction writers
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:physicist
gptkb:mythological_figure science fiction tropes science fiction traditions |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:physicist
gptkb:historical_event anthropology |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Le Guin's travels
|
| gptkbp:inspired |
postcolonial studies
feminist science fiction ecocriticism |
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0-441-17280-0
978-0-441-17271-0 |
| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Rocannon
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| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:physicist
gptkb:survival gptkb:Monarch gptkb:Community_Center gptkb:military_conflict journey exploration of alien cultures technology vs. nature |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
third-person
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| gptkbp:next_edition |
1966 edition
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| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" The world is a place of many worlds."
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| gptkbp:notable_work |
Ursula K. Le Guin's debut novel
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| gptkbp:page_count |
192
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Hainish_Cycle
gptkb:The_Hainish_Cycle |
| gptkbp:plot |
exploration and adventure
search for knowledge encounter with aliens Rocannon's journey |
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:none
|
| gptkbp:precedes |
gptkb:City_of_Illusions
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| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:1966
|
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Ace_Books
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| gptkbp:series |
gptkb:Hainish_Cycle
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Hainish_universe
future alien cultures planet Rocannon's World Fomalhaut II's environment planet Fomalhaut II |
| gptkbp:significance |
gptkb:foundation_of_Hainish_Cycle
social commentary exploration of alien cultures early Hainish novel early work of Ursula K. Le Guin |
| gptkbp:style |
lyrical prose
philosophical themes rich world-building |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:military_base
the journey journey the stars the artifacts the alien landscape |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:spacecraft gptkb:cultural_exchange |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:spacecraft gptkb:cultural_exchange gptkb:military_conflict |