The Adventures of David Simple
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| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:book
gptkb:novel |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:The_Adventures_of_David_Simple_(film)
gptkb:radio_station gptkb:stage_adaptation gptkb:television_adaptation Theatrical play |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Samuel_Johnson
gptkb:Sarah_Fielding |
| gptkbp:available_in |
Public domain
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| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Mr._Death
gptkb:Mr._Simple gptkb:Mr._Dapper Various supporting characters Mr. Trotter Mr. Snob Mr. Chaos Mr. Wise David's adversaries David's family members David's friends David's mentors Mr. Justice Miss Biddy Mr. Light Mr. Fop Mr. Sorrow Mr. Darkness Mr. Discord Mr. Falsehood Mr. Fear Mr. Folly Mr. Grub Mr. Harmony Mr. Hate Mr. Hope Mr. Ignorance Mr. Injustice Mr. Joy Mr. Knowledge Mr. Life Mr. Love Mr. Order Mr. Peace Mr. Poverty Mr. Truth Mr. Vice Mr. Virtue Mr. War Mr. Wealth Mr. Wisdom |
| gptkbp:character_development |
David's growth throughout the story
David Simple's journey |
| gptkbp:conflict |
Internal conflict
Personal and social challenges |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Mixed reviews
Positive reviews |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influenced later novels
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| gptkbp:first_edition |
1744 edition
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:The_History_of_Rasselas,_Prince_of_Abissinia
The History of Mr. Little |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:Fiction
gptkb:novel |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Adventures of David Simple
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| gptkbp:illustrator |
gptkb:Unknown
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| gptkbp:influence |
Contemporary literature
Modern novels about friendship |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Charles_Dickens
gptkb:Jane_Austen |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Daniel_Defoe
Renaissance literature The works of Henry Fielding The works of Samuel Richardson |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Fielding's own experiences
Samuel Johnson's own life |
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-1-84749-123-4
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:length |
Approximately 200 pages
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| gptkbp:literary_movement |
gptkb:18th_century
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| gptkbp:literary_significance |
Early example of the novel genre
Exploration of emotional depth in characters Influence on later sentimental novels |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:David_Simple
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| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:Travel
gptkb:identity gptkb:society |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
First-person
Third-person narration Epistolary elements |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" The world is a great book, of which they that never stir from home read only a page."
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| gptkbp:page_count |
gptkb:300
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| gptkbp:plot |
Exploration of human relationships
David's adventures and misadventures David's journey to find friends |
| gptkbp:protagonist |
gptkb:David_Simple
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| gptkbp:published |
1744
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| gptkbp:published_year |
1744
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| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:J._Dodsley
gptkb:A._Dodd |
| gptkbp:series |
Standalone novel
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:England
18th century England Various locations in England |
| gptkbp:style |
Sentimental novel
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
Friendship as a central theme
Adventure as a means of growth Journey as a metaphor for life |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:adventure
gptkb:friendship Self-discovery |
| gptkbp:translated_into |
gptkb:French
gptkb:Spanish gptkb:German |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Sarah_Fielding
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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