Statements (81)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Ben_Okri
|
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:theatre
gptkb:radio_station film adaptation in development |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Ben_Okri
|
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:sports_event
|
| gptkbp:character |
the villagers
the narrator the father the mother the friends of Azaro the spirit child |
| gptkbp:character_development |
friendships
relationship with parents Azaro's journey Azaro's growth |
| gptkbp:conflict |
struggle for survival
struggle between life and death |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
acclaimed
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
African folklore
critique of society exploration of spirituality Nigerian identity representation of Nigerian culture |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Songs_of_Enchantment
|
| gptkbp:genre |
magical realism
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Famished Road
|
| gptkbp:impact |
inspired adaptations
influenced writers influenced filmmakers influenced artists |
| gptkbp:influences |
African literature
postcolonial literature |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Nigerian culture
personal experiences personal experiences of the author Nigerian folklore |
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:literary_devices |
gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkb:literary_work imagery |
| gptkbp:main_character |
Azaro
|
| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:festival
gptkb:Community_Center gptkb:family hope suffering childhood visions |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
magical realism
first-person non-linear |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
“ Life is a journey.”
“ The road is a place of dreams.” “ We are all travelers.” |
| gptkbp:page_count |
400
|
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:1991
|
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Phoenix_House
|
| gptkbp:publishes |
first edition
|
| gptkbp:reader_demographic |
widely read
studied in literature courses |
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Politician
|
| gptkbp:significance |
exploration of life and death
exploration of reality exploration of dreams |
| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:legislation
lyrical poetic rich imagery evocative |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:festival
gptkb:state_highway childhood the road spirit world |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:philosopher gptkb:historical_event poverty |