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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:novel
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gptkbp:adaptation
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gptkb:none
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gptkbp:author
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gptkb:David_Eddings
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gptkbp:character_development
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Belgarath's wisdom
Garion's growth
Polgara's strength
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gptkbp:conflict
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good vs evil
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gptkbp:cover_artist
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gptkb:Michael_Whelan
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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generally positive
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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cult following
inspired adaptations
influenced fantasy genre
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gptkbp:followed_by
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gptkb:The_Belgariad:_Enchanters'_End_Game
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:fantasy
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gptkbp:influenced
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many fantasy authors
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:J._R._R._Tolkien
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gptkbp:isbn
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978-0345338580
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:main_character
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gptkb:Polgara
gptkb:Belgarath
gptkb:Garion
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gptkbp:narrative_style
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third-person
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gptkbp:page_count
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384
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gptkbp:plot_point
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the importance of friendship
the final confrontation with the antagonist
the battle against the dark forces
the quest for the Orb of Aldur
Garion learns about his heritage
the revelation of the Prophecy
the role of the sorcerers
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gptkbp:precedes
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gptkb:The_Belgariad:_Enchanters'_End_Game
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gptkbp:published
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gptkb:1983
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gptkbp:publisher
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gptkb:Del_Rey_Books
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gptkbp:reader_demographic
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young adult
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gptkbp:related_to
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gptkb:The_Malloreon
The Belgariad series
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gptkbp:series
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gptkb:The_Belgariad
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gptkbp:setting
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the world of the Belgariad
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gptkbp:symbolism
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gptkb:the_Orb_of_Aldur
the journey
the balance of power
the prophecy
the struggle between light and dark
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gptkbp:theme
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gptkb:magic
gptkb:destiny
gptkb:friendship
coming of age
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:David_Eddings
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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