The Poison Belt

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:novel
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dr._Arthur_Conan_Doyle
gptkb:Arthur_Conan_Doyle
gptkb:George_Edward_Challenger
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:television_series
gptkb:theatre
gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:graphic_novel
gptkb:video_game
gptkb:book
gptkb:film
gptkbp:adapted_into radio dramas
gptkbp:author gptkb:Arthur_Conan_Doyle
gptkbp:character gptkb:Mrs._Challenger
gptkb:Edward_Malone
gptkb:Lord_John_Roxton
gptkb:Professor_Summerlee
gptkbp:character_development Edward Malone's bravery
Lord John Roxton's loyalty
Mrs. Challenger's support
Professor Challenger's leadership
Professor Summerlee's skepticism
gptkbp:climax realization of the gas's effects
gptkbp:conflict humanity vs. nature
gptkbp:critical_reception mixed reviews
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced later sci-fi works
gptkbp:features scientific speculation
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:The_Land_of_Mist
gptkbp:genre gptkb:Author
gptkbp:historical_context post-Victorian era
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Poison Belt
gptkbp:influences gptkb:Jules_Verne
gptkb:H._G._Wells
gptkbp:inspiration scientific theories of the time
gptkbp:involves a catastrophic event
gptkbp:isbn 978-1-84749-080-5
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Professor_Challenger
gptkbp:mood tense
gptkbp:motif isolation
gptkbp:narrative_style third-person
suspense
gptkbp:page_count 256
gptkbp:plot Earth is enveloped in a poisonous gas.
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:The_Lost_World
gptkbp:published_by 1913
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Hodder_&_Stoughton
gptkbp:resolution survival of the main characters
gptkbp:series gptkb:Professor_Challenger
gptkbp:setting gptkb:physicist
early 20th century
gptkbp:significance reflects societal fears of the time
explores human resilience
contributes to the adventure genre
examines scientific ethics
pioneers environmental themes
gptkbp:symbolism gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:theme gptkb:survival