Statements (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
novel
|
| gptkbp:adaptation |
none
|
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:George_R._R._Martin
|
| gptkbp:awards |
none
|
| gptkbp:character |
Gordon's_growth
Gordon's_emotional_turmoil Gordon's_loyalty Lya's_alien_lover Lya's_independence Lya's_transformation |
| gptkbp:characterDevelopment |
Gordon's_struggle
Lya's_journey |
| gptkbp:conflict |
internal conflict
human vs alien |
| gptkbp:criticalReception |
positive
notable |
| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
influenced writers
adaptations in media |
| gptkbp:finish |
open-ended
thought-provoking |
| gptkbp:genre |
science fiction
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Song for Lya
|
| gptkbp:influence |
literary community
science fiction genre |
| gptkbp:influenced |
modern science fiction
|
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Isaac_Asimov
gptkb:Arthur_C._Clarke |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
mythology
personal experiences |
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:mainCharacter |
Gordon
Lya |
| gptkbp:motif |
communication
music dreams |
| gptkbp:narrativeStyle |
third-person
multiple perspectives flashbacks non-linear_storytelling |
| gptkbp:plot |
relationship dynamics
exploration of alien worlds sacrificial choices |
| gptkbp:publishedIn |
gptkb:Analog_Science_Fiction_and_Fact
gptkb:The_Best_of_George_R._R._Martin 1976 The Windhaven Collection |
| gptkbp:setting |
futuristic society
future distant planets |
| gptkbp:style |
lyrical prose
symbolism imagery |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
the journey
the alien race the song itself |
| gptkbp:theme |
love
identity sacrifice |