The Spirit Level
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The Spirit Level is a 1996 poetry collection by Nobel laureate Seamus Heaney that reflects on balance, memory, and the political and personal landscapes of Ireland.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| The Spirit Level canonical | 44 |
| The Spirit Level (title poem) | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1036649 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Spirit Level Context triple: [Seamus Heaney, notableWork, The Spirit Level]
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A.
The Price of Inequality
The Price of Inequality is a book by economist Joseph Stiglitz that analyzes the causes and consequences of growing economic inequality and argues for policy reforms to create a fairer, more stable society.
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B.
The Fears of the Rich, the Needs of the Poor
The Fears of the Rich, the Needs of the Poor is a book by epidemiologist and public health leader William H. Foege that reflects on global health inequities and the moral imperative to address them.
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C.
The Business of Happiness
The Business of Happiness is a book by entrepreneur and sports team owner Ted Leonsis that blends memoir and business advice to argue that true success comes from pursuing happiness, meaning, and service to others alongside financial achievement.
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D.
The City That Works
"The City That Works" is a civic motto highlighting Portland, Oregon’s reputation for effective local governance, urban planning, and livability.
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E.
Austerity Games
Austerity Games is the nickname given to the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, reflecting the frugal conditions and post-war economic hardships under which the event was organized.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Spirit Level Target entity description: The Spirit Level is a 1996 poetry collection by Nobel laureate Seamus Heaney that reflects on balance, memory, and the political and personal landscapes of Ireland.
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A.
The Price of Inequality
The Price of Inequality is a book by economist Joseph Stiglitz that analyzes the causes and consequences of growing economic inequality and argues for policy reforms to create a fairer, more stable society.
-
B.
The Fears of the Rich, the Needs of the Poor
The Fears of the Rich, the Needs of the Poor is a book by epidemiologist and public health leader William H. Foege that reflects on global health inequities and the moral imperative to address them.
-
C.
The Business of Happiness
The Business of Happiness is a book by entrepreneur and sports team owner Ted Leonsis that blends memoir and business advice to argue that true success comes from pursuing happiness, meaning, and service to others alongside financial achievement.
-
D.
The City That Works
"The City That Works" is a civic motto highlighting Portland, Oregon’s reputation for effective local governance, urban planning, and livability.
-
E.
Austerity Games
Austerity Games is the nickname given to the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, reflecting the frugal conditions and post-war economic hardships under which the event was organized.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (56)
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: The Spirit Level Description of subject: The Spirit Level is a 1996 poetry collection by Nobel laureate Seamus Heaney that reflects on balance, memory, and the political and personal landscapes of Ireland.
Referenced by (45)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: The Spirit Level
subject linked to:
The Flight Path
subject linked to:
The Strand (V)
subject linked to:
The Strand (IX)
subject linked to:
The Strand (XX)