Statements (101)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
novel
|
| gptkbp:adaptation |
2000
stage play |
| gptkbp:adaptedInto |
film
|
| gptkbp:artMovement |
symbolism
|
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:George_Gissing
|
| gptkbp:character |
Alfred_Reardon
Edwin's_failures Edwin_Reardon Jasper's_ambitions Jasper_Milvain Marian's_choices Marian_Reardon Miss_Dorrington Mr._Biffen Mr._Biffen's_struggles Mr._Whelpdale Mr._Whelpdale's_role |
| gptkbp:characterDevelopment |
complex characters
|
| gptkbp:conflict |
art vs. commerce
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
mixed reviews
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
reflections on literary life
|
| gptkbp:followedBy |
gptkb:The_Private_Papers_of_Henry_Ryecroft
|
| gptkbp:genre |
literary fiction
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The New Grub Street
|
| gptkbp:influence |
modern literature
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
subsequent authors
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Gissing's own experiences
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| gptkbp:ISBN |
978-1-84749-052-0
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| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:narrativeStyle |
realism
|
| gptkbp:notableQuote |
“The world is a great book.”
|
| gptkbp:pageCount |
400
|
| gptkbp:publishedBy |
1891
|
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:William_Heinemann
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Victorian_London
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| gptkbp:theme |
relationships
identity the nature of power the nature of reality the impact of technology social class the importance of community the importance of family the struggle for survival disillusionment the nature of conflict the importance of love the publishing industry the struggle for identity the importance of friendship the importance of perseverance the nature of love the importance of dreams the nature of happiness the importance of hope the role of fate the nature of existence the nature of truth personal sacrifice the importance of self-discovery the role of women the struggle for freedom the impact of war the search for meaning the nature of art the quest for power the search for belonging the search for truth the impact of poverty the impact of history the impact of fame the consequences of ambition the search for authenticity the impact of culture the impact of society the role of chance the role of tradition the struggle for justice failure and success the struggle for truth the burden of expectations the nature of success the nature of friendship the struggle for meaning the impact of choice the impact of love the impact of dreams the impact of education the struggle for peace the impact of ambition the impact of relationships the nature of ambition the struggle for happiness struggles of writers the influence of society literary ambition the quest for recognition the struggle for integrity the ethics of writing the role of critics |