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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:novel
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Barbarella
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gptkbp:adaptation
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gptkb:1990
gptkb:comic_book
gptkb:graphic_novel
gptkb:film
in development
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gptkbp:author
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gptkb:Frederik_Pohl
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:award
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gptkbp:character_arc
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Gosseyn's journey
Gosseyn's transformation
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gptkbp:character_development
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Gosseyn's evolution
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gptkbp:character_relationships
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self-doubt
Gosseyn and adversaries
Gosseyn and allies
Gosseyn vs corporations
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gptkbp:character_traits
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intelligent and resourceful
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gptkbp:conflict
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corporate control
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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positive
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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influenced cyberpunk genre
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gptkbp:cultural_references
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gptkb:organization
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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reflection of society
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:Author
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gptkbp:has_gameplay_element
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corporate espionage
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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 Space Merchant
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gptkbp:influenced
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gptkb:video_game
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gptkbp:influenced_artists
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gptkb:weapon
gptkb:William_Gibson
socio-political commentary
science fiction and fantasy
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gptkbp:influences
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gptkb:Philip_K._Dick
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gptkbp:inspiration
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advertising industry
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gptkbp:is_critical_for
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exploration of capitalism
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gptkbp:is_motivated_by
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freedom from control
escape corporate control
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gptkbp:is_symbolic_of
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consumerism critique
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gptkbp:isbn
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978-0345333920
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:launch_site
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gptkb:physicist
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gptkbp:main_character
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gptkb:Gilbert_Gosseyn
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gptkbp:motif
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space travel
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gptkbp:narrative_style
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third-person
satirical commentary
satirical
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gptkbp:next_edition
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1952 edition
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gptkbp:page_count
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256
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gptkbp:plot
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linear narrative
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gptkbp:plot_twist
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identity revelation
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gptkbp:published_by
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gptkb:1952
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gptkbp:publisher
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gptkb:Ballantine_Books
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gptkbp:reader_demographic
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young adult
cult following
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gptkbp:role
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gptkb:comic_book
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gptkbp:sequel
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gptkb:The_Merchants'_War
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gptkbp:series
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gptkb:Gosseyn_series
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gptkbp:setting
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21st century
future Earth
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gptkbp:symbolism
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consumer culture
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gptkbp:thematic_element
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corporate greed
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gptkbp:theme
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consumerism
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gptkbp:themes
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identity and reality
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