Statements (146)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:television
gptkb:film film noir not adapted into film television series. radio drama. |
| gptkbp:adaptation_year |
1950.
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| gptkbp:adaptations |
gptkb:none
|
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Raymond_Chandler
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:none
|
| gptkbp:character |
the antagonist
the victim. Marlowe's love interest Marlowe's client Marlowe's friend. the femme fatale. the informant. the journalist. the police officer. the private investigator. the rival detective. the secretary. the wealthy client. Marlowe's cynicism Marlowe's intelligence Marlowe's interactions with women Marlowe's moral code Marlowe's wit |
| gptkbp:character_development |
complex characters
Philip Marlowe's character |
| gptkbp:character_motivation |
gptkb:justice
gptkb:revenge personal gain |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:loyalty trust issues complicated romantic tension |
| gptkbp:characterized_by |
realistic
|
| gptkbp:conflict |
gptkb:murder_mystery
personal and professional Marlowe vs. corrupt officials |
| gptkbp:critical_analysis |
explores gender roles.
examines post-war society. reflects on morality. |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
generally positive
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired adaptations in various media
influenced later detective stories influenced detective fiction. |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
gptkb:Hollywood
film noir post-war America inspired various adaptations. referenced in popular culture. often cited in discussions of detective fiction. |
| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:George_Armitage
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| gptkbp:ended |
open-ended
open-ended conclusion |
| gptkbp:film_editing |
gptkb:James_Garner
gptkb:The_Little_Sister |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:The_Poodle_Springs_Story
gptkb:Playback |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:detective_fiction
hardboiled detective fiction |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Little Sister
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| gptkbp:influenced |
film noir.
modern crime novels. |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Agatha_Christie
gptkb:Dashiell_Hammett gptkb:Ernest_Hemingway hardboiled fiction |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:detective_fiction
American literature hardboiled fiction detective genre |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Chandler's experiences in Los Angeles.
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| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0-394-72680-0
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| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:language_spoken |
witty
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| gptkbp:literary_significance |
explores themes of justice
classic of the genre part of the Philip Marlowe series. depicts the darker side of human nature examines post-war society |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Philip_Marlowe
Marlowe |
| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:Hollywood
gptkb:Heroine gptkb:corruption gptkb:deception gptkb:identity gptkb:family |
| gptkbp:narrative |
limited omniscient
|
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
first-person
flashbacks irony foreshadowing flashbacks. dialogue-driven. |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" It was a nice day, and I was feeling good."
|
| gptkbp:page_count |
256
|
| gptkbp:plot |
Marlowe investigates a missing person case.
detective solving a case |
| gptkbp:plot_twist |
unexpected
revelation of true identity the betrayal. the resolution of the case. the true identity of the missing person. betrayal by a close character |
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:The_Long_Good-Bye
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| gptkbp:protagonist |
gptkb:Philip_Marlowe
|
| gptkbp:published |
gptkb:1949
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| gptkbp:published_in |
gptkb:1949
|
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Houghton_Mifflin
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| gptkbp:radio_adaptation_title |
The Adventures of Philip Marlowe.
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| gptkbp:reader_demographic |
high
|
| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1969
1980. |
| gptkbp:role |
gptkb:Detective
gptkb:antagonist gptkb:Victim |
| gptkbp:series |
gptkb:Philip_Marlowe
Philip Marlowe series |
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Los_Angeles
post-World War II America |
| gptkbp:setting_time |
post-World War II
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| gptkbp:start_location |
gptkb:California
|
| gptkbp:style |
noir
|
| gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:Los_Angeles
the American Dream the city of Los Angeles the city of Los Angeles. the detective. the femme fatale. |
| gptkbp:television_adaptation_title |
Philip Marlowe, Private Eye.
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| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:murder
gptkb:mystery gptkb:corruption gptkb:deception gptkb:detective_fiction gptkb:identity |
| gptkbp:writing_style |
descriptive
suspenseful |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Raymond_Chandler
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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