The Antiquary

GPTKB entity

Properties (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf novel
gptkbp:adaptation theatrical adaptations
film adaptations
radio adaptations
gptkbp:author gptkb:Sir_Walter_Scott
gptkbp:character gptkb:Miss_Isabella_Wardour
Mr. Oldbuck
Sir_Walter_Scott's_portrayal_of_antiquarians
the_antagonist,_Mr._Lovel
gptkbp:characterDevelopment the relationship between characters
Mr._Oldbuck's_antiquarian_pursuits
gptkbp:community_engagement encourages exploration of antiquarian interests
invites readers to reflect on history
gptkbp:critical_reception well-received
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced later historical novels
gptkbp:culturalHeritage references to historical events
references to real historical figures
depictions_of_Scottish_culture
gptkbp:genre historical fiction
gptkbp:historicalContext addresses the impact of the Enlightenment
reflects early 19th century Scottish society
depicts the tension between tradition and modernity
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Antiquary
gptkbp:influence inspired future authors
gptkbp:influences Romanticism
Scottish_literature
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Scottish_folklore
Scottish_history
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy influenced the genre of historical novels.
considered_a_classic_of_Scottish_literature
gptkbp:narrativeStyle third-person
intertextual references
use of footnotes
gptkbp:notableQuote "The past is a foreign country; they do things differently there."
gptkbp:plot features a mystery
explores themes of antiquarianism
involves a love story
gptkbp:publishedBy 1816
gptkbp:relatedPatent gptkb:Rob_Roy
gptkb:Waverley
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Scotland
early 19th century
gptkbp:significance pioneering work in historical fiction
part_of_the_Waverley_Novels
gptkbp:style blend of humor and seriousness
gptkbp:symbolism antiquities as symbols of the past
the_character_of_Mr._Oldbuck_as_a_symbol_of_knowledge
gptkbp:theme history
identity
society