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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:novel
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gptkbp:adaptation
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gptkb:none
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gptkbp:adaptations
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none known
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gptkbp:author
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gptkb:John_W._Campbell_Jr.
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gptkbp:character_arc
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gptkb:transformation
redemption
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gptkbp:character_development
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complex characters
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gptkbp:character_motivation
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search for truth
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gptkbp:character_relationships
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gptkb:moral_ambiguity
interpersonal dynamics
conflictual relationships
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gptkbp:character_traits
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introspective
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gptkbp:characterized_by
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multi-dimensional characters
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gptkbp:conflict
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internal conflict
ambiguous ending
human vs. divine
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gptkbp:critical_analysis
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examines faith and humanity.
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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mixed reviews
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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influenced discussions on faith
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gptkbp:element
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religious imagery
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:science_fiction
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gptkbp:has_reception
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cult following
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gptkbp:historical_context
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post-war America
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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The Second Coming (novel)
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gptkbp:influenced
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later science fiction works
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:mythology
gptkb:Christian_theology
science fiction genre
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gptkbp:influences
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gptkb:H._G._Wells
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gptkbp:inspiration
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personal beliefs
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gptkbp:isbn
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978-1-61227-000-0
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:literary_devices
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gptkb:allegory
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gptkbp:literary_significance
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explores existential themes
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gptkbp:main_character
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gptkb:John_W._Campbell_Jr.
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gptkbp:motif
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gptkb:apocalyptic_literature
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gptkbp:narrative
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omniscient
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gptkbp:narrative_style
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third-person
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gptkbp:narrative_theme
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redemption and sacrifice
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gptkbp:notable_quote
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" The end is near."
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gptkbp:page_count
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256
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gptkbp:philosophy
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nature of belief
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gptkbp:plot
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non-linear
a man's journey to find meaning
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gptkbp:plot_element
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mystery and revelation
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gptkbp:plot_twist
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unexpected revelations
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gptkbp:published_in
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gptkb:anthology
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gptkbp:published_year
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gptkb:1956
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gptkbp:publisher
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gptkb:Gnome_Press
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gptkbp:setting
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dystopian future
future Earth
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gptkbp:symbolism
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the Second Coming of Christ
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gptkbp:target_audience
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science fiction readers
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gptkbp:thematic_element
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faith vs. doubt
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gptkbp:theme
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gptkb:religion
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gptkbp:writing_style
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descriptive
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Walker_Percy
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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