The Tangled Bank
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The Tangled Bank is a critical work of literary theory by Stanley Edgar Hyman that examines the structure and evolution of narrative using concepts drawn from science and anthropology.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| The Tangled Bank canonical | 3 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T8316907 — 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 Tangled Bank Context triple: [Stanley Edgar Hyman, notableWork, The Tangled Bank]
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Son of the Tree That Owns Itself
The Son of the Tree That Owns Itself is a white oak in Athens, Georgia, planted as a successor to the original famous “Tree That Owns Itself” and now regarded as its symbolic heir and local landmark.
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B.
Original of the Species
"Original of the Species" is a song by the Irish rock band U2 from their 2004 album *How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb*, noted for its melodic, anthemic style and reflective lyrics.
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C.
Mendel’s Demon
Mendel’s Demon is a popular science book by evolutionary biologist Mark Ridley that explores how genetics and natural selection shape evolution and the diversity of life.
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D.
Second Nature
Second Nature is a song by the American rock band Lucius, known for its lush harmonies and indie-pop sensibility.
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E.
Second Nature
"Second Nature" is an experimental film by German director Heinz Emigholz, known for its distinctive exploration of architecture, space, and visual perception.
- 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 Tangled Bank Target entity description: The Tangled Bank is a critical work of literary theory by Stanley Edgar Hyman that examines the structure and evolution of narrative using concepts drawn from science and anthropology.
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A.
Son of the Tree That Owns Itself
The Son of the Tree That Owns Itself is a white oak in Athens, Georgia, planted as a successor to the original famous “Tree That Owns Itself” and now regarded as its symbolic heir and local landmark.
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B.
Original of the Species
"Original of the Species" is a song by the Irish rock band U2 from their 2004 album *How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb*, noted for its melodic, anthemic style and reflective lyrics.
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C.
Mendel’s Demon
Mendel’s Demon is a popular science book by evolutionary biologist Mark Ridley that explores how genetics and natural selection shape evolution and the diversity of life.
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D.
Second Nature
Second Nature is a song by the American rock band Lucius, known for its lush harmonies and indie-pop sensibility.
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E.
Second Nature
"Second Nature" is an experimental film by German director Heinz Emigholz, known for its distinctive exploration of architecture, space, and visual perception.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (38)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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work of literary theory ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
explain how narratives develop and change
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relate literary forms to broader human knowledge ⓘ |
| analyzes |
relationships between narrative and culture
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relationships between narrative and science ⓘ |
| associatedWith | mid-20th-century American literary criticism ⓘ |
| author | Stanley Edgar Hyman ⓘ |
| contributor | Stanley Edgar Hyman ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| creatorOccupation | literary critic ⓘ |
| examines |
folklore
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literary narrative ⓘ myth ⓘ narrative evolution ⓘ narrative patterns ⓘ |
| field |
critical theory
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literary studies ⓘ narratology ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
development of narrative forms
ⓘ
structure of narrative ⓘ |
| genre | literary theory ⓘ |
| hasCriticalApproach |
interdisciplinary analysis
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scientific models applied to literature ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | comparative study of narratives ⓘ |
| hasReception | recognized as an important work in Hyman's critical oeuvre ⓘ |
| hasTheoreticalBasis |
anthropological models of culture
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scientific analogies for literary form ⓘ structural analysis of narrative ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
anthropology
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science ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
evolution of narrative
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narrative structure ⓘ |
| titleAlludesTo |
Charles Darwin
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evolutionary imagery ⓘ |
| usesConceptFrom |
anthropological theory
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evolutionary theory ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: The Tangled Bank Description of subject: The Tangled Bank is a critical work of literary theory by Stanley Edgar Hyman that examines the structure and evolution of narrative using concepts drawn from science and anthropology.
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