Statements (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:stage_play film adaptation (in development) film adaptation rights sold |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Kurt_Vonnegut
|
| gptkbp:awards |
none (notable for its anti-awards stance)
|
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
generally positive
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired films and documentaries
inspired various artworks inspired music inspired other literature |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
references to historical events
references to philosophy references to religion references to popular culture references to real scientific concepts |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:science_fiction
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Cat's Cradle
|
| gptkbp:influence |
postmodern literature
satirical literature |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Vonnegut's experiences in World War II
Vonnegut's interest in science Vonnegut's views on religion Vonnegut's views on technology |
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
first-person
non-linear storytelling satirical commentary metafictional elements |
| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:Dr._Felix_Hoenikker
gptkb:H._Lowe_Crosby gptkb:Newt_Hoenikker Hazel Crosby John (or Jonah) The Reverend John. |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
“ We are all here on Earth to fart around.”
“ The most beautiful thing in the world is a man who is not afraid to be a fool.” “ God made mud. God got lonesome. So God said, ' Let there be a man.'” |
| gptkbp:published |
gptkb:1963
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| gptkbp:reader_demographic |
gptkb:academic_study
cult following influence on counterculture |
| gptkbp:related_works |
gptkb:Mother_Night
gptkb:Cat's_Cradle:_The_Book_of_the_Dead gptkb:Slaughterhouse-Five gptkb:The_Sirens_of_Titan gptkb:Breakfast_of_Champions |
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Iceland
|
| gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:ice-nine
the end of the world the search for meaning the absurdity of life |
| gptkbp:themes |
science and religion
the absurdity of human existence |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Natsume_Sōseki
gptkb:Cats |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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