Statements (62)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:theater gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:William_Faulkner
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| gptkbp:awards |
none won but nominated for several
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| gptkbp:character_development |
complex and flawed characters
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| gptkbp:critical_analysis |
themes of despair and loss
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
widely acclaimed
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired various artworks
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:Southern_Gothic
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Great_Depression
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Storm and the Fury
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| gptkbp:influence |
American literature
postmodern literature modernist literature |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Faulkner's own family history
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:literary_significance |
exploration of race and class
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| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Benjy_Compson
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| gptkbp:main_theme |
the decline of the Southern aristocracy
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| gptkbp:narrative |
multiple viewpoints
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| gptkbp:narrative_style |
stream of consciousness
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| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:Quentin_Compson
gptkb:Caddy_Compson gptkb:Jason_Compson gptkb:Dilsey_Gibson |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
experimental narrative structure
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| gptkbp:notable_quote |
“ I give you the mausoleum of all hope and desire.”
“ The past is never dead. It's not even past.” |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:moral_ambiguity
use of symbolism narrative complexity gender roles existential themes exploration of identity cultural critique use of dialect exploration of existentialism exploration of morality psychological depth of characters exploration of family dynamics depiction of the American South depiction of social issues exploration of human experience depiction of time depiction of mental illness depiction of love and betrayal exploration of tradition vs modernity depiction of Southern life impact of family legacy exploration of hope and despair impact of personal tragedy impact of societal change impact of the Civil War |
| gptkbp:part_of_series |
The Compson family saga
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| gptkbp:published |
gptkb:1929
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Yoknapatawpha_County
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
time and memory
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| gptkbp:thematic_element |
family dysfunction
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Hellboy
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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