Stardust by Neil Gaiman
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"Stardust" by Neil Gaiman is a fantasy novel that blends fairy tale and adventure as it follows a young man's journey into a magical realm to retrieve a fallen star.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Stardust by Neil Gaiman canonical | 2 |
| Neil Gaiman's novel "Stardust" (indirectly, via the film adaptation) | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Stardust by Neil Gaiman Context triple: [Jane Goldman, basedScreenplayOn, Stardust by Neil Gaiman]
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A.
The Stars, Like Dust
The Stars, Like Dust is a science fiction novel by Isaac Asimov set in his Galactic Empire universe, following a young nobleman entangled in political intrigue and rebellion against a tyrannical interstellar regime.
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B.
The Star
The Star is the English title of Surah An-Najm, a chapter of the Qur’an that emphasizes the divine origin of revelation and the authority of the Prophet Muhammad.
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C.
The Star
The Star is a mixed-use development in Frisco, Texas that serves as the Dallas Cowboys’ headquarters and practice facility, surrounded by retail, dining, and entertainment venues.
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D.
The Star
The Star is a 1952 drama film starring Bette Davis as a fading Hollywood actress struggling with the loss of her fame and career.
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E.
Book of Dreams
"Book of Dreams" is a song by Bruce Springsteen from his 1992 album *Lucky Town*, known for its intimate, romantic lyrics and reflective tone.
- 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: Stardust by Neil Gaiman Target entity description: "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman is a fantasy novel that blends fairy tale and adventure as it follows a young man's journey into a magical realm to retrieve a fallen star.
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A.
The Stars, Like Dust
The Stars, Like Dust is a science fiction novel by Isaac Asimov set in his Galactic Empire universe, following a young nobleman entangled in political intrigue and rebellion against a tyrannical interstellar regime.
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B.
The Star
The Star is the English title of Surah An-Najm, a chapter of the Qur’an that emphasizes the divine origin of revelation and the authority of the Prophet Muhammad.
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C.
The Star
The Star is a mixed-use development in Frisco, Texas that serves as the Dallas Cowboys’ headquarters and practice facility, surrounded by retail, dining, and entertainment venues.
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D.
The Star
The Star is a 1952 drama film starring Bette Davis as a fading Hollywood actress struggling with the loss of her fame and career.
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E.
Book of Dreams
"Book of Dreams" is a song by Bruce Springsteen from his 1992 album *Lucky Town*, known for its intimate, romantic lyrics and reflective tone.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
fantasy novel
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novel ⓘ work of fiction ⓘ |
| adaptedAs |
Stardust (2007 film)
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linked to:
Stardust (2007 fantasy film)
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| author | Neil Gaiman ⓘ |
| basedOn | original story by Neil Gaiman ⓘ |
| containsElement |
airship pirates
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enchanted artifacts ⓘ royal succession quest ⓘ witches ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| coverArtist | Charles Vess ⓘ |
| filmAdaptationDirector | Matthew Vaughn ⓘ |
| filmAdaptationReleaseYear | 2007 ⓘ |
| filmAdaptationScreenwriter |
Jane Goldman
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Matthew Vaughn ⓘ |
| firstEditionFormat | illustrated prose novel ⓘ |
| genre |
fairy tale
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fantasy ⓘ romantic fantasy ⓘ |
| hasIllustratedEdition | Charles Vess illustrated edition ⓘ |
| hasISBN | 0-380-97362-9 ⓘ |
| hasMagicSystem | Faerie magic ⓘ |
| illustrator | Charles Vess ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| laterEditionFormat | text-only novel ⓘ |
| mainCharacter |
Lord Stormhold
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The Lilim ⓘ Tristran Thorn ⓘ Victoria Forester ⓘ Yvaine ⓘ |
| marketedAs | fairy tale for adults ⓘ |
| narrativeForm | prose ⓘ |
| narrativePerspective | third-person narration ⓘ |
| originalPublicationYear | 1999 ⓘ |
| plotSummary | A young man from the village of Wall travels into the magical land of Faerie to retrieve a fallen star for his beloved and discovers the star is a living woman. ⓘ |
| publisher |
Avon Books
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DC Comics ⓘ HarperCollins ⓘ Vertigo ⓘ |
| setting |
Faerie
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Wall, a fictional English village ⓘ
linked to:
Wall, a fictional village in England
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| structure | linear narrative ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
adult readers
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young adult readers ⓘ |
| theme |
coming of age
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identity ⓘ the boundary between mundane and magical worlds ⓘ true love ⓘ |
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Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
Stardust (film score)
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inspiredBy
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Neil Gaiman's novel "Stardust" (indirectly, via the film adaptation)
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linked to: Stardust by Neil Gaiman