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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:musical
gptkb:opera
gptkb:novel
gptkb:play
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gptkbp:adaptation
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gptkb:theater
gptkb:film
adapted from a novel
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gptkbp:adaptations
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gptkb:theater
gptkb:television
gptkb:film
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gptkbp:adapted_into
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gptkb:musical
gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:television
gptkb:film
The Vicar of Wakefield (novel)
The Vicar of Wakefield (play)
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gptkbp:author
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Oliver Goldsmith
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gptkbp:based_on
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gptkb:novel
novel of the same name
The Vicar of Wakefield (novel)
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gptkbp:character
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gptkb:George_Primrose
gptkb:Sophia_Primrose
gptkb:Mr._Primrose
gptkb:Squire_Thornhill
Mr. Burchell
Mrs. Primrose
Olivia Primrose
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gptkbp:composer
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gptkb:Stephen_Oliver
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gptkbp:conflict
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personal
romantic entanglements
family issues
financial struggles
societal
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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generally positive
well-received
considered a classic
well-received upon publication
mixed reviews in later years
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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influenced Victorian literature
inspired other authors
studied in literature courses
adapted into various media
reference in popular culture
part of British opera repertoire
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gptkbp:directed_by
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gptkb:Robert_Young
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gptkbp:features
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family themes
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gptkbp:first_performance
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gptkb:The_Old_Vic,_London
1766
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gptkbp:followed_by
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gptkb:The_Good-Natured_Man
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gptkbp:follows
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the life of a vicar
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:comedy
comic opera
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gptkbp:has
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a cast of characters
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gptkbp:has_influenced
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other musicals
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gptkbp:has_received
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critical acclaim
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gptkbp:has_song
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gptkb:David_Heneker
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gptkbp:has_soundtrack
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gptkb:John_Barry
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gptkbp:has_themes
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love
faith
redemption
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The Vicar of Wakefield
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gptkbp:includes
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gptkb:humor
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gptkbp:influence
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gptkb:Charles_Dickens
gptkb:George_Eliot
gptkb:Jane_Austen
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gptkbp:influenced
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gptkb:The_Vicar_of_Wakefield_(film)
subsequent operatic adaptations
The Vicar of Wakefield (musical)
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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18th-century literature
Oliver Goldsmith
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gptkbp:inspiration
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gptkb:Samuel_Johnson
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gptkbp:inspired_by
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The Vicar of Wakefield (novel)
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gptkbp:is_a
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gptkb:comedy
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gptkbp:is_associated_with
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the British musical tradition
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gptkbp:is_available_in
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sheet music
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gptkbp:is_available_on
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cast recordings
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gptkbp:is_celebrated_for
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its storytelling
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gptkbp:is_considered
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a classic musical
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gptkbp:is_influenced_by
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the works of Goldsmith
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gptkbp:is_known_for
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its engaging story
its memorable songs
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gptkbp:is_notable_for
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its character development
its adaptation of a classic novel
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gptkbp:is_part_of
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the musical canon
the musical theater repertoire
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gptkbp:is_recognized_by
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theater critics
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gptkbp:is_set_in
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the 18th century
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gptkbp:isbn
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978-0140431003
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:legacy
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remains popular today
adapted into modern retellings
influenced comedic writing
frequently taught in schools
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gptkbp:librettist
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gptkb:Stephen_Oliver
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gptkbp:main_character
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gptkb:Dr._Charles_Primrose
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gptkbp:music_by
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gptkb:John_Barry
gptkb:David_Heneker
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gptkbp:narrative_style
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first-person
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gptkbp:notable_character
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gptkb:Dr._Primrose
gptkb:Squire_Thornhill
Mr. Burchell
Mrs. Primrose
Olivia Primrose
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gptkbp:notable_production
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2005 revival in London
1990 production at the Edinburgh Festival
2010 performance at the Royal Opera House
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gptkbp:notable_quote
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" The world is a stage, and we are all players."
" The greatest happiness of the greatest number is the foundation of morals and legislation."
" Hope is the anchor of the soul."
" I am a poor vicar, but I am a happy one."
" The greatest happiness of the greatest number."
" There is nothing so easy as to be happy."
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gptkbp:notable_themes
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gptkb:acceptance
gptkb:justice
gptkb:loyalty
gptkb:honor
gptkb:adventure
gptkb:deception
gptkb:friendship
gptkb:identity
gptkb:sacrifice
gptkb:social_justice
gptkb:community
gptkb:wisdom
gptkb:charity
personal growth
understanding
hope
faith
compassion
courage
empathy
redemption
tolerance
family bonds
forgiveness
selflessness
truth
patience
perseverance
humility
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gptkbp:original_language
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English
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gptkbp:page_count
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gptkb:300
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gptkbp:performance
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performed in various opera houses
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gptkbp:performed_at
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gptkb:Broadway
the West End
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gptkbp:performed_by
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theater companies
amateur theater groups
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gptkbp:performed_in
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gptkb:theater
musical theater festivals
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gptkbp:plot
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financial difficulties
moral lessons
romantic entanglements
family struggles
a vicar's struggles with his family and society.
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gptkbp:premiere_date
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gptkb:1989
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gptkbp:premiered_on
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gptkb:1960
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gptkbp:produced_by
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gptkb:David_Merrick
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gptkbp:protagonist
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gptkb:Dr._Primrose
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gptkbp:published
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1766
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gptkbp:published_by
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gptkb:George_Robinson
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gptkbp:published_in
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1766
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gptkbp:publisher
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gptkb:Penguin_Classics
gptkb:R._and_J._Dodsley
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gptkbp:recordings
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available on CD
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gptkbp:revived_in
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various productions
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gptkbp:set_in
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gptkb:England
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gptkbp:setting
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gptkb:England
rural community
19th century England
rural village
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gptkbp:style
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satirical
humorous
romantic
light-hearted
sentimental
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gptkbp:thematic_element
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gptkb:social_class
gptkb:family
love
morality
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gptkbp:theme
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gptkb:social_class
gptkb:family
morality
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gptkbp:themes
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gptkb:social_class
gptkb:family
morality
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gptkbp:written_by
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gptkb:John_Galsworthy
Oliver Goldsmith
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Eugène_Labiche
gptkb:Arthur_Sullivan
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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