The Case of Charles Dexter Ward
GPTKB entity
Properties (74)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
novel
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
film
graphic novel radio drama |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:H._P._Lovecraft
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| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Charles_Dexter_Ward
gptkb:Joseph_Curwen |
| gptkbp:contains |
cultural references
historical documents character development rituals dark magic haunting moral ambiguity mystery psychological horror supernatural elements symbolism ancient texts curses dreams hidden truths moral dilemmas mythical creatures resolution suspense family legacy historical figures forbidden knowledge philosophical questions family dynamics foreshadowing gothic elements grave robbing haunted locations psychological conflict visions existential themes supernatural occurrences psychic phenomena historical references family secrets climactic moments psychological exploration occult knowledge historical intrigue mysterious artifacts mad scientists mysterious deaths occult rituals dark family history secrets of the past |
| gptkbp:criticalReception |
mixed
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| gptkbp:genre |
horror
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Case of Charles Dexter Ward
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| gptkbp:influence |
subsequent horror literature
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| gptkbp:influencedBy |
occultism
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
music
video games artworks tabletop role-playing games H._P._Lovecraft's_family_history |
| gptkbp:length |
approximately 100,000 words
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| gptkbp:mainCharacter |
gptkb:Charles_Dexter_Ward
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| gptkbp:narrativeStyle |
first-person
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| gptkbp:publishedBy |
gptkb:Visionary_Publishing_Company
1927 |
| gptkbp:publishedIn |
Weird Tales
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| gptkbp:relatedTo |
Cthulhu Mythos
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Providence,_Rhode_Island
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| gptkbp:theme |
identity
madness necromancy |
| gptkbp:translatedInto |
multiple languages
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