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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:theatre
gptkb:film gptkb:film_series 1937 commercially successful cultural sensitivity cultural dialogue film and stage |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:theatre
gptkb:radio_station gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:allegiance |
for her family
for family |
| gptkbp:alter_ego |
as a wealthy man
|
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Pearl_S._Buck
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:award
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Actress gptkb:Best_Novel gptkb:American_Academy_of_Arts_and_Letters_award gptkb:Nobel_Prize_in_Literature Academy Award nominations |
| gptkbp:breathability |
profound
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| gptkbp:cast |
gptkb:Luise_Rainer
gptkb:Sidney_Franklin gptkb:Paul_Muni |
| gptkbp:cause_of_death |
significant event
significant turning point devastating for Wang Lung |
| gptkbp:challenges |
natural disasters
family loyalty famine and drought maintaining wealth |
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:the_village_people
gptkb:O-Lan the landowner Wang Lung's father Wang Lung's sons rise from poverty to wealth tied to the land the rich merchants |
| gptkbp:character_arc |
Wang Lung's transformation
Wang Lung's rise and fall transformation from humble farmer to wealthy landowner transformation from poor to wealthy |
| gptkbp:character_development |
evolves throughout the story
Wang Lung's journey Wang Lung's transformation O-Lan's strength |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
gptkb:hubris
family dynamics |
| gptkbp:character_traits |
strong and resilient
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| gptkbp:child |
gptkb:Nung_Wen
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| gptkbp:children |
four
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| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:Karl_Freund
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| gptkbp:climax |
Wang Lung's rise to power
|
| gptkbp:conflict |
class struggle
social class struggle personal vs. societal expectations internal and external between tradition and change Wang Lung's struggles with wealth |
| gptkbp:contribution |
key to success
|
| gptkbp:cover_art |
gptkb:unknown
illustrated by John Steuart Curry |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
widely acclaimed
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| gptkbp:cultural_contribution |
marginalized
reflects gender roles of the time |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
increased interest in Chinese culture
influenced perceptions of China influenced perceptions of rural China inspired discussions on agrarianism inspired discussions on agrarian issues influenced perceptions of Chinese culture |
| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
Chinese culture and society
Chinese peasant life Chinese peasantry |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
depiction of rural life
highlights the importance of family addresses issues of poverty depicts rural life in China depicts rural Chinese life depicts traditional Chinese values impact on perceptions of China representation of Chinese society |
| gptkbp:depicts |
peasant life
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| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Sidney_Franklin
gptkb:Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| gptkbp:discovered_by |
importance of land
importance of the land. |
| gptkbp:discusses |
gptkb:Detective
class struggle resilience gender roles hardship |
| gptkbp:ecological_role |
gptkb:philosopher
deeply rooted |
| gptkbp:economy |
temporary
corrupting influence grows over time |
| gptkbp:education |
taught in schools
studied at Randolph-Macon Woman's College |
| gptkbp:explores |
gptkb:organization
social change moral dilemmas family dynamics personal ambition wealth and poverty |
| gptkbp:family |
grows larger
|
| gptkbp:fate |
returns to the land
returns to simplicity |
| gptkbp:father |
strained
Nung En |
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:Lotus
gptkb:O-Lan traditional values conflict between tradition and modernity Chinese customs symbolic characters Wang Lung's family |
| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:Luise_Rainer
gptkb:Mako_Iwamatsu gptkb:Henry_Fonda gptkb:NBC gptkb:Walter_Brennan gptkb:Paul_Muni inspired other films inspired cinematic portrayals of China |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Sons
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| gptkbp:follows |
gptkb:Wang_Lung
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| gptkbp:gender |
O-Lan's role
|
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:church
gptkb:Herbert_Stothart |
| gptkbp:has_weakness |
greed and corruption
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Chinese revolution
Chinese agrarian society early 20th century China set during the early 20th century |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
gptkb:Chinese_Civil_War
gptkb:World_War_I gptkb:World_War_II |
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
references to real Chinese leaders
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
depicts Chinese history
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Good Earth
|
| gptkbp:impact |
on global literature
increased awareness of Chinese issues |
| gptkbp:influence |
American literature
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:film_production_company
American literature Asian American literature subsequent authors film adaptations of novels social perceptions of China later works on rural life cultural representations of China |
| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
inspired future writers
inspired future writers about China |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:philosopher
American literature Chinese culture Chinese history naturalism realism social issues environmentalism Chinese customs and traditions |
| gptkbp:influences |
advocated for Chinese culture
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Chinese culture
Buck's experiences in China Pearl S. Buck's experiences in China |
| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:theatre
gptkb:literary_work socioeconomic studies cultural studies historical studies literary discussions scholarly analysis feminist readings adaptations in other media comparative literature studies other works of literature postcolonial readings environmental readings |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
self-discovery
|
| gptkbp:is_critical_for |
studied in literature courses
explores themes of survival examines social hierarchy depicts the cycle of life explores human connection to land |
| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
examines social issues
examines colonialism and imperialism |
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
gptkb:Author
American author raised in China |
| gptkbp:is_motivated_by |
to provide for his family
desire for prosperity survival and prosperity |
| gptkbp:is_rich_in |
complex and conflicted
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| gptkbp:is_symbolic_of |
connection to land
the cyclical nature of life |
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-1-5011-1234-5
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| gptkbp:land_use |
deeply connected
central to his identity |
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:Company
considered a classic enduring relevance passed to his sons advocacy for Asian culture enduring strength |
| gptkbp:literary_devices |
gptkb:literary_work
imagery foreshadowing |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Farmers_Market
gptkb:Wang_Lung gptkb:O-Lan |
| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:family
wealth and poverty famine and prosperity |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
third-person
third-person omniscient family dynamics omniscient narrator third-person narration linear progression |
| gptkbp:narrative_theme |
wealth and poverty
|
| gptkbp:next_edition |
published by John Day Company
|
| gptkbp:notable_alumni |
died in 1973
born in 1892 |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" The land is the source of life."
" We are all of us the children of the earth." " The earth is our mother." " A man is not a man without land." " I have no fear of the future." |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:The_Good_Earth_Trilogy
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| gptkbp:operational_range |
embodies resilience
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| gptkbp:original_network |
gptkb:political_movement
former slave |
| gptkbp:page_count |
over 400
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| gptkbp:performance |
reflects real events in China
reflects real events |
| gptkbp:plot |
loss of values
rise to wealth follows the life of a Chinese farmer return to the land |
| gptkbp:prize_money |
gptkb:Nobel_Prize_in_Literature
in Literature |
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:John_Day_Company
1931 |
| gptkbp:published_year |
1931
|
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:John_Day_Company
|
| gptkbp:publishes |
hardcover
|
| gptkbp:reader_demographic |
evokes empathy
popular among readers widely read in schools varied interpretations of themes. popular among diverse audiences widely read across ages |
| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1970
1937 |
| gptkbp:resolution |
Wang Lung's legacy
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| gptkbp:role |
supportive wife
supportive partner |
| gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:Pearl_S._Buck
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| gptkbp:sequel |
gptkb:Sons
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| gptkbp:series |
part of a series
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| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:China
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:China
early 20th century |
| gptkbp:significance |
important work in American literature
classic American literature explores themes of survival and resilience explores themes of family and tradition |
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:O-Lan
|
| gptkbp:symbol |
the land
O-Lan as a representation of strength |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:Detective
gptkb:wealth gptkb:family the seasons the earth earth the land |
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
fertility
prosperity the earth |
| gptkbp:theme |
land and agriculture
|
| gptkbp:themes |
cultural understanding
change and progress tradition vs modernity land and agriculture family and tradition wealth and poverty existentialism and materialism |
| gptkbp:translated_into |
multiple languages
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| gptkbp:values |
hard work and perseverance
|
| gptkbp:viewpoint |
omniscient
|
| gptkbp:was_a_proponent_of |
advocated for women's rights.
|
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Pearl_S._Buck
|
| gptkbp:year |
early 20th century
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Frank_Borzage
gptkb:David_Lean gptkb:Kurt_Vonnegut gptkb:The_Monkees |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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