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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
not adapted into film
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gptkbp:author
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gptkb:Stephen_R._Donaldson
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gptkbp:character_arc
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redemption arc of Thomas Covenant
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gptkbp:character_development
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gptkb:significant
gptkb:complex
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gptkbp:character_motivation
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search for redemption
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gptkbp:character_relationships
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gptkb:hubris
complex dynamics
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gptkbp:climax
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Thomas's confrontation with Lord Foul
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gptkbp:conflict
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man vs. self
internal and external
not straightforward
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gptkbp:critical_analysis
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examined in literary studies
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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mixed
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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significant in fantasy genre
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gptkbp:element
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the Staff of Law
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gptkbp:followed_by
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gptkb:The_Wounded_Land
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:fantasy
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gptkbp:influenced
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gptkb:fantasy_literature
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gptkbp:influenced_artists
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in the fantasy genre
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:J._R._R._Tolkien
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gptkbp:influences
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gptkb:mythology
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gptkbp:inspiration
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personal experiences of the author
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gptkbp:is_symbolic_of
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the struggle for power
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gptkbp:isbn
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978-0-345-30812-0
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:language_spoken
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realistic
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gptkbp:literary_devices
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gptkb:allegory
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gptkbp:literary_significance
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important in fantasy literature.
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gptkbp:main_character
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gptkb:Thomas_Covenant
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gptkbp:moral
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what is good?
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gptkbp:motif
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suffering
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gptkbp:narrative
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non-linear
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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_twist
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unexpected
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gptkbp:preceded_by
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gptkb:The_Illearth_War
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gptkbp:published
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gptkb:1977
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gptkbp:publisher
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Donaldson's own publishing company
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gptkbp:reader_demographic
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adult
cult following
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gptkbp:resolution
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ambiguous
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gptkbp:series
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gptkb:The_Chronicles_of_Thomas_Covenant
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gptkbp:setting
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gptkb:The_Land
richly detailed
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gptkbp:symbolism
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the Land
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gptkbp:tempo
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varied
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gptkbp:thematic_element
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gptkb:sacrifice
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gptkbp:theme
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redemption
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gptkbp:themes
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gptkb:existentialism
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gptkbp:writing_style
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lyrical
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Stephen_R._Donaldson
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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