Statements (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Fiona_Mc_Farlane
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:theatre
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Fiona_Mc_Farlane
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| gptkbp:available_formats |
gptkb:book
ebook hardcover paperback |
| gptkbp:awards |
shortlisted for the 2014 Stella Prize
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| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:film
the Night Guest |
| gptkbp:character_development |
Frida's role as a caregiver.
Ruth's journey of self-discovery. |
| gptkbp:conflict |
Ruth's struggle with her independence.
the tension between reality and illusion. |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
generally positive
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influence on contemporary fiction.
discussion on elder care. exploration of mental health. inspiration for other authors. representation of women in literature. |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:Author
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Night Guest
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| gptkbp:influences |
Australian literature
psychological fiction |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
the author's experiences with aging relatives.
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| gptkbp:isbn |
978-1-936-55912-0
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:literary_devices |
gptkb:literary_work
symbolism imagery foreshadowing allusion |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Ruth
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| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:festival
the passage of time the ocean |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
third-person
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| gptkbp:page_count |
288
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| gptkbp:plot |
Ruth's life changes with the arrival of a mysterious guest.
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| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:2013
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| gptkbp:publisher |
The Catapult
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| gptkbp:reader_demographic |
challenges perceptions of aging.
evokes empathy for the elderly. |
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Australia
|
| gptkbp:style |
lyrical prose
introspective suspenseful |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
Ruth's house as a symbol of her mind.
the Night Guest as a representation of fear. |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:Magic:_The_Gathering_set aging |
| gptkbp:translated_into |
gptkb:French
gptkb:Italian gptkb:Spanish gptkb:Native_American_tribe |