The History of Henry Esmond, Esq.
GPTKB entity
Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
novel
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:television_series
film adaptations stage adaptations radio adaptations |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:William_Makepeace_Thackeray
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| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Henry_Esmond
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| gptkbp:characterDevelopment |
Henry_Esmond's_growth
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| gptkbp:conflict |
personal vs. political
loyalty vs. betrayal |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
well-received
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced_Victorian_literature
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| gptkbp:followedBy |
gptkb:The_Newcomes
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| gptkbp:genre |
historical fiction
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The History of Henry Esmond, Esq.
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| gptkbp:influence |
narrative complexity
complex characters literary realism character-driven narratives historical context in storytelling character studies modern historical fiction social commentary in literature historical accuracy in fiction the role of women in literature Victorian historical novels narrative voice in literature the exploration of power dynamics in literature the portrayal of aristocracy in literature |
| gptkbp:influenced |
subsequent historical novels
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| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:The_Adventures_of_Mr._Obadiah_Oldbuck
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
Thackeray's_own_experiences
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:narrativeStyle |
first-person
historical narrative |
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
gptkb:Colonel_Esmond
gptkb:Lord_Castlewood gptkb:Lady_Castlewood gptkb:Beatrix_Esmond |
| gptkbp:precededBy |
gptkb:Vanity_Fair
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| gptkbp:publishedBy |
1852
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| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Bradbury_and_Evans
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:War_of_the_Spanish_Succession
18th century England |
| gptkbp:significance |
exploration of identity
exploration of loyalty exploration of class issues |
| gptkbp:style |
satirical
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
heritage
memory the past |
| gptkbp:theme |
identity
loyalty class and society |
| gptkbp:visitors |
limited omniscient
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