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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:anthology
gptkb:novel |
gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:theatre
gptkb:The_Mysterious_Stranger_(film) gptkb:radio_station gptkb:graphic_novel gptkb:book gptkb:film audiobooks graphic novels stage adaptations radio adaptations |
gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:theatre
graphic novels radio plays radio dramas |
gptkbp:art_movement |
gptkb:Realism
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gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Mark_Twain
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gptkbp:available_formats |
gptkb:printer
gptkb:book ebook |
gptkbp:character |
gptkb:The_Narrator
gptkb:The_Prince gptkb:Augustus gptkb:The_Boy |
gptkbp:character_development |
The Stranger's evolution
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gptkbp:character_relationships |
The Stranger and Augustus
The Stranger and The Narrator The Stranger and The Prince |
gptkbp:conflict |
internal conflict
moral dilemmas philosophical conflict |
gptkbp:contains |
social commentary
social criticism dialogues dark humor philosophical dialogues satirical elements |
gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:cover_art |
gptkb:unknown
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gptkbp:critical_reception |
mixed
mixed reviews |
gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced modern literature
discussions on morality discussions on free will inspired philosophical debates inspired discussions on free will discussions on existence |
gptkbp:discusses |
morality
the concept of fate human nature the nature of existence the absurdity of life the illusion of choice |
gptkbp:explores |
the nature of reality
the concept of fate the meaning of life the search for meaning the absurdity of life the conflict between reality and illusion |
gptkbp:features |
gptkb:philosophical_debates
gptkb:book supernatural elements moral dilemmas |
gptkbp:genre |
philosophical fiction
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gptkbp:historical_context |
American literature
post-World War I era |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Mysterious Stranger
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gptkbp:influence |
American literature
later existential literature |
gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:philosopher
American literature absurdist literature modern literature modern philosophical thought existentialist writers modern existential literature later existentialist writers |
gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Nietzsche
gptkb:philosopher gptkb:Schopenhauer |
gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:philosopher
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gptkbp:inspiration |
Twain's experiences in Europe
Twain's own beliefs |
gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:theatre
gptkb:literary_work philosophical discussions |
gptkbp:inspired_by |
Twain's experiences in Europe
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gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
its themes of determinism
its themes of nihilism its themes of skepticism |
gptkbp:is_available_in |
public domain
multiple editions |
gptkbp:is_available_on |
gptkb:novel
various online platforms |
gptkbp:is_cited_in |
gptkb:philosopher
literary critics cultural commentators |
gptkbp:is_considered |
a classic of American literature
one of Twain's last works a significant work in Twain's oeuvre |
gptkbp:is_considered_as |
a philosophical novel
a precursor to existential literature one of Twain's most controversial works |
gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:political_movement human nature |
gptkbp:is_discussed_in |
academic papers
|
gptkbp:is_known_for |
its philosophical depth
its complex characters its narrative structure |
gptkbp:is_often_compared_to |
gptkb:The_Catcher_in_the_Rye
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gptkbp:is_part_of |
American literary canon
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gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
gptkb:organization
various literary works |
gptkbp:is_studied_in |
literary courses
literature courses |
gptkbp:isbn |
978-0-14-243717-9
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gptkbp:language |
English
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gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:The_Stranger
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gptkbp:mood |
dark
satirical thought-provoking |
gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:festival
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gptkbp:narrative_style |
gptkb:comic_book
gptkb:language gptkb:mythological_figure first-person irony |
gptkbp:notable_for |
its character development
its unique narrative structure its use of irony its philosophical depth its exploration of free will its social commentary its critique of society its exploration of consciousness |
gptkbp:notable_quote |
" Life is a dream."
" We are all just puppets." " The world is a stage." " Man is the only animal that blunders." " The truth is not always pleasant." " We are all puppets." |
gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:The_Mysterious_Stranger
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gptkbp:page_count |
256
approximately 100 |
gptkbp:part_of |
Twain's later works
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gptkbp:philosophy |
nature of reality
meaning of life nature of existence |
gptkbp:plot |
explores the nature of reality
features a philosophical dialogue questions the existence of free will |
gptkbp:posthumous_recognition |
gptkb:theorem
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gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:The_Century_Magazine
gptkb:The_Mysterious_Stranger_and_Other_Stories gptkb:Harper_&_Brothers 1916 a book various anthologies serialized form |
gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:The_Century_Company
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gptkbp:related_to |
The Mysterious Stranger (novel)
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gptkbp:related_works |
The Mysterious Stranger (short story)
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gptkbp:set_in |
the 16th century
a fictional town |
gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:19th_century
gptkb:Austria |
gptkbp:significance |
exploration of identity
exploration of morality exploration of free will |
gptkbp:style |
satirical
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gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:toy
the universe the human condition the Stranger |
gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:existentialism
morality free will illusion vs reality |
gptkbp:title |
gptkb:The_Mysterious_Stranger
gptkb:The_Mysterious_Stranger:_A_Romance |
gptkbp:translated_into |
multiple languages
several languages |
gptkbp:viewpoint |
omniscient
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gptkbp:written_in |
1890s
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Orson_Welles
gptkb:James_Joyce gptkb:Mark_Twain |
gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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