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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:novel
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gptkbp:adaptation
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gptkb:musical
gptkb:1962
gptkb:film
1945
1996 musical adaptation
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gptkbp:author
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gptkb:Phil_Stong
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gptkbp:conflict
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romantic relationships
family dynamics
personal aspirations
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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generally positive
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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depicts American rural life
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gptkbp:events
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gptkb:Iowa_State_Fair
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:Author
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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State Fair (novel)
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gptkbp:influence
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subsequent works about fairs
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gptkbp:influenced
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gptkb:State_Fair_(1962_film)
gptkb:State_Fair_(1945_film)
gptkb:State_Fair_(musical)
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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American regionalism
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gptkbp:inspiration
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American fairs and festivals
Iowa State Fair traditions
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gptkbp:is_motivated_by
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win a prize at the fair
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:main_character
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gptkb:Margy_Frake
Pat Frake
Abel Frake
Emily Frake
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gptkbp:narrative_style
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third-person
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gptkbp:notable_quote
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" Every year, the fair brings us together."
" Hope is the heart of the fair."
" The fair is a time for dreams."
" Tradition is what makes us who we are."
" Life is a fair, and we all have our part to play."
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gptkbp:published_year
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gptkb:1932
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gptkbp:publisher
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gptkb:Bobbs-Merrill_Company
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gptkbp:setting
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gptkb:Iowa
early 20th century
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gptkbp:symbolism
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the characters' dreams as a symbol of hope
the fair as a symbol of opportunity
the farm as a symbol of stability
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gptkbp:theme
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gptkb:award
gptkb:family
love
ambition
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:State_Fair_(1933_film)
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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