Statements (117)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:book_series
gptkb:mythological_figure gptkb:novel |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Gordon_Liu
gptkb:Joseph_Koo gptkb:Run_Run_Shaw gptkb:The_Magic_Blade |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:are |
often depicted in art
mentioned in classical literature often depicted in popular media associated with the afterlife worshipped in temples linked to the concept of fate often referenced in academic studies linked to the concept of wisdom featured in various festivals celebrated in various forms of art often depicted with specific attributes often invoked for blessings linked to the concept of justice linked to the concept of prosperity associated with Chinese mythology associated with the lunar calendar associated with the protection of the community associated with the protection of the home associated with the protection of the state associated with the protection of travelers celebrated in folklore tales celebrated in modern adaptations celebrated in various regional traditions depicted in traditional Chinese paintings guardians of the cardinal directions linked to the concept of balance in nature linked to the concept of harmony linked to the concept of loyalty often depicted in folklore narratives often featured in theatrical performances often invoked during rituals often represented in sculptures part of Chinese folklore part of the collective memory of Chinese society part of the cultural heritage of China part of the pantheon of Chinese deities part of the spiritual beliefs in Chinese culture symbolic figures in Chinese culture |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Jiang_Rong
M. C. Hu |
| gptkbp:awards |
Best Novel Award
|
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Constable_Chen
gptkb:Constable_Hu gptkb:Constable_Liu gptkb:Constable_Yang |
| gptkbp:character_development |
Complex characters
|
| gptkbp:conflict |
Crime and punishment
|
| gptkbp:covered_by |
Illustrated cover
|
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Positive reviews
positive |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influence on modern detective stories
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
inspired adaptations
popular in China |
| gptkbp:first_published |
gptkb:2005
|
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:church
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Four Great Constables
|
| gptkbp:includes |
gptkb:Zhong_Kui
gptkb:Li_Jing gptkb:Yue_Lao gptkb:Wang_Mu |
| gptkbp:influence |
Television dramas
Chinese pop culture Literary adaptations |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:Mixed_Martial_Artist
gptkb:mythological_figure gptkb:poet Detective fiction |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:Historical_events
|
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-7-5085-1234-5
|
| gptkbp:language |
Chinese
|
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Constable_Bai
gptkb:Constable_Li gptkb:Constable_Wang gptkb:Constable_Zhao |
| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:amusement_park
gptkb:mythological_figure |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
Third-person
|
| gptkbp:number_of_volumes |
gptkb:4
|
| gptkbp:page_count |
gptkb:300
|
| gptkbp:plot |
Investigation of crimes
|
| gptkbp:plot_twist |
Hidden identities
Unexpected betrayals |
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:People's_Literature_Publishing_House
|
| gptkbp:published_year |
gptkb:2009
|
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Beijing_Publishing_House
|
| gptkbp:reader_demographic |
Adults
Young adults |
| gptkbp:sequel |
The Four Great Constables: Return of the Heroes
|
| gptkbp:series |
Part of a series
The Four Great Constables series |
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Ancient_China
gptkb:legal_case Urban areas Rural villages |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:dinosaur
gptkb:Lotus_flower gptkb:Order_of_chivalry Justice scales |
| gptkbp:target_audience |
young adults
|
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:historical_event
gptkb:Community_Center gptkb:legal_case |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:justice gptkb:loyalty gptkb:Community_Center |
| gptkbp:translated_into |
English translation available
|