The Thorn Birds

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:novel
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:David_L._Wolper
gptkb:Woman_in_Love
gptkb:Henry_Mancini
gptkb:Colleen_Mc_Cullough
gptkb:Richard_Chamberlain
gptkb:Barbara_Stanwyck
gptkb:Jean_Simmons
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:fandom
gptkb:film_series
audiobooks
graphic novels
high ratings
stage plays
high viewership
radio dramas
gptkbp:author gptkb:Colleen_Mc_Cullough
gptkbp:awards gptkb:award
gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award_for_Best_Miniseries
Emmy Award nominations
none won
gptkbp:cast gptkb:Daryl_Duke
gptkb:Rachel_Ward
gptkb:Richard_Chamberlain
gptkb:Barbara_Stanwyck
gptkb:Christopher_Plummer
gptkb:Jean_Simmons
gptkbp:character_arc tragic outcomes
gptkbp:character_development complex characters
gptkbp:character_relationships interpersonal conflicts
gptkbp:conflict religious vs personal desires
gptkbp:country gptkb:Australia
gptkbp:cover_art gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:critical_reception widely acclaimed
best-seller
gptkbp:cultural_impact popular in the 1980s
inspired discussions on religion and love
gptkbp:cultural_references frequently referenced in popular culture
frequently referenced in media
gptkbp:cultural_significance iconic Australian novel
gptkbp:film_series gptkb:award
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:The_Thorn_Birds:_The_Sequel
gptkbp:follows Cleary family
gptkbp:genre gptkb:High_School
gptkbp:has_gameplay_element the Australian landscape
gptkbp:historical_context post-war Australia
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:20th_century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Thorn Birds
gptkbp:influence Australian literature
gptkbp:influenced romantic fiction
subsequent Australian novels
gptkbp:influenced_by Australian landscape
gptkbp:influences Australian literature
gptkbp:inspiration family history
gptkbp:inspired stage adaptations
gptkbp:inspired_by Colleen Mc Cullough's family history
gptkbp:is_critical_for explores themes of faith
explores themes of isolation
explores themes of resilience
explores themes of duty
explores themes of desire
gptkbp:is_motivated_by personal fulfillment
gptkbp:isbn 978-0-06-097749-5
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy enduring popularity
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Meggie_Cleary
gptkbp:narrative_style third-person
love and sacrifice
multi-generational saga
gptkbp:notable_character gptkb:Dane_Cleary
gptkb:Fiona_Cleary
gptkb:Father_Ralph_de_Bricassart
gptkb:Meggie_Cleary
Paddy Cleary
gptkbp:page_count 688
approximately 688
gptkbp:plot non-linear narrative
multi-generational saga
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:1977
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Harper_&_Row
gptkbp:reader_demographic adult readers
mixed reviews over time
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1983
gptkbp:series standalone novel
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Australia
spanning decades
gptkbp:significance classic of Australian literature
gptkbp:symbolism the thorn bird
gptkbp:thematic_element gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:Saint
ambition
love and loss
family dynamics
gptkbp:theme forbidden love
gptkbp:themes faith and doubt
gptkbp:translated_into multiple languages
gptkbp:written_by gptkb:Colleen_Mc_Cullough
gptkbp:year gptkb:20th_century