Properties (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
novel
|
| gptkbp:adaptation |
none
|
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Vernor_Vinge
|
| gptkbp:character |
Jewel
The Collector The Watcher Dr. Hargrove The Girl |
| gptkbp:characterDevelopment |
Jewel's_journey
|
| gptkbp:communicationEquipment |
struggle for freedom
importance of self-discovery impact of technology on humanity value of individuality |
| gptkbp:conflict |
man vs. nature
man vs. society man vs. self |
| gptkbp:criticalReception |
positive
|
| gptkbp:followedBy |
The Peace War
|
| gptkbp:genre |
science fiction
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Dreaming Jewels
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
futurism
speculative fiction science fiction authors |
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Philip_K._Dick
|
| gptkbp:influences |
cyberpunk genre
|
| gptkbp:ISBN |
978-0-441-17280-0
|
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:mainCharacter |
Jewel
|
| gptkbp:motif |
jewels
technology dreams |
| gptkbp:narrativeStyle |
third-person
|
| gptkbp:pageCount |
192
|
| gptkbp:plot |
search for identity
confrontation with authority struggle against oppression resolution of conflict Jewel's_discovery_of_her_powers |
| gptkbp:publishedIn |
1958
|
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Ace_Books
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:future_Earth
urban environment dystopian future post-apocalyptic world technologically advanced society |
| gptkbp:style |
philosophical themes
speculative fiction character-driven |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
dreams as aspirations
jewels as power technology as control |
| gptkbp:theme |
transformation
identity society |