Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
novel
|
| gptkbp:adaptation |
none
|
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Robin_McKinley
|
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Newbery_Medal
|
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Aerin_Firefinder
gptkb:King_Arlbeth Tor the dragons Aerin's_mother Gonturan |
| gptkbp:characterDevelopment |
Aerin's_acceptance_of_her_identity
Aerin's_growth Aerin's_relationships |
| gptkbp:conflict |
Aerin's_struggle_against_her_heritage
|
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
positive
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced feminist literature
popular among young readers inspired fantasy authors |
| gptkbp:enrollment |
children
young adults fantasy enthusiasts |
| gptkbp:genre |
fantasy
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Hero and the Crown
|
| gptkbp:influence |
young adult literature
female protagonists |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:Arthurian_legends
fairy_tales |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:Norse_mythology
gptkb:Celtic_mythology |
| gptkbp:ISBN |
978-0-688-05929-5
|
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:motif |
dragons
heroism magic |
| gptkbp:narrativeStyle |
third-person
|
| gptkbp:pageCount |
256
|
| gptkbp:plot |
Aerin's_battle_against_evil
Aerin's_discovery_of_her_powers Aerin's_quest_to_prove_herself |
| gptkbp:publishedBy |
1984
|
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Greenwillow_Books
|
| gptkbp:sequel |
The Blue Sword
|
| gptkbp:setting |
Damar
|
| gptkbp:significance |
complex characters
rich world-building pioneering female hero |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
the journey
the sword the crown |
| gptkbp:theme |
identity
courage self-discovery |