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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:theater gptkb:film critically acclaimed stage adaptations. 1990 film adaptation. |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:film
gptkb:stage_play |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Henry_James
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| gptkbp:based_on |
novel by Henry James
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| gptkbp:box_office |
moderate success
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| gptkbp:character |
the characters represent different feminist ideologies.
Basil Ransom is a Southern gentleman. Basil Ransom is torn between two women. Basil's perspective is that of a traditional male. Olive is protective of Verena. Verena Tarrant is a young woman. Verena is courted by Basil. Verena's journey reflects societal changes. the characters are well-developed. the ending is ambiguous. the novel features strong female characters. the relationships are complex. Olive Chancellor is a strong advocate for women's rights. Olive's perspective is that of a progressive female. |
| gptkbp:character_development |
gptkb:complex
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| gptkbp:cinematography_by |
gptkb:Tony_Pierce-Roberts
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| gptkbp:conflict |
personal vs. societal expectations
between personal desires and social duties. |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:critical_analysis |
feminist critique
examines the role of women in society. |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Mixed reviews
positive mixed considered a significant work in American literature. |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced feminist literature
remains relevant in discussions of feminism. |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
reflects societal changes
addresses issues still relevant today. |
| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:James_Ivory
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| gptkbp:film_festival |
gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
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| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:Massachusetts
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:novel
gptkb:drama literary fiction |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
women's suffrage movement
post-Civil War America |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Bostonians
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| gptkbp:influence |
American literature
feminist literature. inspired discussions on women's rights. |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
literary realism
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| gptkbp:inspired_by |
real-life suffragists
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:literary_devices |
foreshadowing.
irony. symbolism. |
| gptkbp:literary_significance |
explores gender roles
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| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Basil_Ransom
gptkb:Olive_Chancellor gptkb:Verena_Tarrant |
| gptkbp:motif |
romantic relationships
political activism |
| gptkbp:music_by |
gptkb:Richard_Robbins
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| gptkbp:narrative_style |
third-person
uses free indirect discourse. |
| gptkbp:notable_awards |
Academy Award nominations
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| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" The Bostonians is a novel of ideas."
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| gptkbp:notable_scene |
debate scenes
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| gptkbp:page_count |
gptkb:368
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| gptkbp:plot |
centers around the suffrage movement.
|
| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:Merchant_Ivory_Productions
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| gptkbp:published |
1886
|
| gptkbp:published_in |
1886
|
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Harper_&_Brothers
|
| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1984
|
| gptkbp:screenings |
film festivals
|
| gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:Ruth_Prawer_Jhabvala
|
| gptkbp:set_in |
Late 19th century America
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Boston
late 19th century. |
| gptkbp:setting_time |
post-Civil War America
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| gptkbp:style |
psychological realism.
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
the character of Olive symbolizes traditional feminism.
the character of Verena symbolizes the new woman. |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:politics
gptkb:feminism the struggle for identity. the conflict between tradition and modernity. the exploration of love and ambition. the impact of social change. the quest for personal freedom. the impact of societal expectations on personal choices. |
| gptkbp:themes |
gender roles
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| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Henry_James
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Anna
gptkb:American_Realism gptkb:Henry_James gptkb:Vanessa_Redgrave gptkb:James_Ivory |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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