The Blue Sword

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:novel
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:none
gptkbp:author gptkb:Robin_Mc_Kinley
gptkbp:awards gptkb:medal
gptkbp:book_series gptkb:none
gptkbp:character gptkb:Harry_Crewe
gptkb:The_Damarian_people
gptkb:Lyon
gptkb:The_King
gptkb:The_Prince
gptkb:The_Lady
gptkb:Gwendolyn
Corlath
gptkbp:character_development gptkb:Harry_Crewe
gptkbp:conflict cultural clash
gptkbp:critical_reception positive
gptkbp:cultural_impact adapted into various media
popular among fantasy readers
influenced female protagonists in fantasy
recognized in literary discussions
gptkbp:first_edition 1982 edition
gptkbp:genre gptkb:fantasy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Blue Sword
gptkbp:influence inspired other fantasy authors
gptkbp:influenced young adult fantasy genre
gptkbp:influences gptkb:The_Hero_and_the_Crown
gptkbp:inspiration Middle Eastern culture
gptkbp:isbn 978-0064402288
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:main_character Corlath
gptkbp:motif gptkb:magic
gptkb:sword
gptkb:war
gptkbp:narrative_style third-person
gptkbp:page_count 256
gptkbp:plot Harry's discovery of her powers
Harry's involvement in Damar's conflict
Harry's journey to find her identity
Harry's relationship with Corlath
The battle against the invaders
gptkbp:protagonist gptkb:Harry_Crewe
gptkbp:published gptkb:1982
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Greenwillow_Books
gptkbp:reader_demographic young adult
gptkbp:sequel gptkb:The_Hero_and_the_Crown
gptkbp:setting Damar
gptkbp:setting_time mythical past
gptkbp:symbolism the river as change
the sword as power
the desert as challenge
gptkbp:theme gptkb:identity
courage
belonging
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Hero_and_the_Crown
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6