The Old Wives Tale

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:novel
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:George_Peele
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:musical
gptkb:1940
gptkb:film
theatrical release.
television adaptation.
gptkbp:author gptkb:Arnold_Bennett
gptkbp:available_formats available in print.
available as an audiobook.
available as an e-book.
gptkbp:awards nominated for several awards.
won awards for film adaptation.
gptkbp:character_arc Constance's journey of self-discovery.
Gwen's pursuit of love.
gptkbp:character_relationships Constance and Gwen are sisters.
Constance faces societal expectations.
Constance is a strong-willed character.
Gwen is more romantic.
Gwen struggles with her desires.
gptkbp:character_traits Constance is pragmatic.
Gwen is idealistic.
the characters are well-rounded.
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:critical_reception well-received
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired adaptations in various media.
remains a topic of study.
gptkbp:cultural_significance reflects societal norms of the time.
gptkbp:director gptkb:David_Lean
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:The_Card
gptkbp:genre gptkb:Author
gptkb:High_School
gptkbp:has_gameplay_element examines the role of women.
features a love triangle.
concludes with a resolution of conflicts.
depicts the impact of war.
explores themes of duty and desire.
highlights class struggles.
includes family secrets.
gptkbp:historical_context set in the early 20th century.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Old Wives Tale
gptkbp:influence British literature
gptkbp:influenced subsequent British novels.
gptkbp:influenced_artists influenced contemporary writers.
gptkbp:influenced_by Victorian literature.
gptkbp:inspired literary discussions
gptkbp:is_critical_for analyzed for its social commentary.
discussed in literary circles.
gptkbp:isbn 978-1-84749-123-4
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:main_character Constance Middleton
Gwen Middleton
gptkbp:narrative_style third-person narrative
detailed character development.
use of flashbacks.
gptkbp:notable_quote " The old wives' tale is a story that has been told for generations."
gptkbp:page_count 320
gptkbp:published_by 1908
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Hodder_&_Stoughton
gptkbp:reader_demographic continues to be studied in literature courses.
has a loyal readership.
has been discussed in book clubs.
is considered a classic.
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Staffordshire,_England
gptkbp:symbolism the old wives' tales symbolize tradition.
the setting symbolizes change.
gptkbp:theme gptkb:class
family relationships
love and marriage