The Invisible Woman: The Story of Nelly Ternan and Charles Dickens
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*The Invisible Woman: The Story of Nelly Ternan and Charles Dickens* is a biographical study by Claire Tomalin that explores the secret relationship between Charles Dickens and the young actress Ellen "Nelly" Ternan and its impact on both their lives.
All labels observed (2)
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| The Invisible Woman: The Story of Nelly Ternan and Charles Dickens canonical | 2 |
| The Story of Nelly Ternan and Charles Dickens | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Invisible Woman: The Story of Nelly Ternan and Charles Dickens Context triple: [Claire Tomalin, notableWork, The Invisible Woman: The Story of Nelly Ternan and Charles Dickens]
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A.
Charles Dickens: A Critical Study
"Charles Dickens: A Critical Study" is a literary criticism book by G. K. Chesterton that offers an influential and appreciative analysis of the life, style, and works of Charles Dickens.
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B.
Elizabeth Dickens
Elizabeth Dickens was the mother of renowned Victorian novelist Charles Dickens, remembered primarily for her influence on his early life and for inspiring aspects of his female characters.
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C.
Charles Dickens Jr.
Charles Dickens Jr. was the eldest son of novelist Charles Dickens, known as a writer, editor, and commentator on his father's life and works.
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D.
Walter Landor Dickens
Walter Landor Dickens was an English naval officer and the fourth son of the famous novelist Charles Dickens.
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E.
Mary Dickens
Mary Dickens was one of the daughters of renowned Victorian novelist Charles Dickens, belonging to his large and closely observed family.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Invisible Woman: The Story of Nelly Ternan and Charles Dickens Target entity description: *The Invisible Woman: The Story of Nelly Ternan and Charles Dickens* is a biographical study by Claire Tomalin that explores the secret relationship between Charles Dickens and the young actress Ellen "Nelly" Ternan and its impact on both their lives.
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A.
Charles Dickens: A Critical Study
"Charles Dickens: A Critical Study" is a literary criticism book by G. K. Chesterton that offers an influential and appreciative analysis of the life, style, and works of Charles Dickens.
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B.
Elizabeth Dickens
Elizabeth Dickens was the mother of renowned Victorian novelist Charles Dickens, remembered primarily for her influence on his early life and for inspiring aspects of his female characters.
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C.
Charles Dickens Jr.
Charles Dickens Jr. was the eldest son of novelist Charles Dickens, known as a writer, editor, and commentator on his father's life and works.
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D.
Walter Landor Dickens
Walter Landor Dickens was an English naval officer and the fourth son of the famous novelist Charles Dickens.
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E.
Mary Dickens
Mary Dickens was one of the daughters of renowned Victorian novelist Charles Dickens, belonging to his large and closely observed family.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
biography
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book ⓘ |
| author | Claire Tomalin ⓘ |
| awardReceived |
James Tait Black Memorial Prize for Biography
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NCR Book Award ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| criticalReception | widely praised ⓘ |
| depicts | secret relationship between Charles Dickens and Ellen Ternan ⓘ |
| describes |
Dickens's public image versus private life
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Dickens's separation from his wife Catherine Dickens ⓘ |
| examines |
impact of the relationship on Charles Dickens
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impact of the relationship on Ellen Ternan ⓘ |
| exploresTheme |
celebrity and privacy
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gender roles in Victorian England ⓘ power imbalance in relationships ⓘ respectability and secrecy ⓘ |
| focusesOn | relationship between Charles Dickens and Ellen Ternan ⓘ |
| genre | biographical study ⓘ |
| hasAdaptation |
The Invisible Woman (2013 film)
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linked to:
The Invisible Woman
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| hasISBN | 9780140118376 ⓘ |
| hasSubject |
Charles Dickens's later works
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social constraints on women in the 19th century ⓘ theatrical touring companies ⓘ |
| hasSubtitle | The Story of Nelly Ternan and Charles Dickens ⓘ |
| influenced |
public understanding of Ellen Ternan
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subsequent Dickens scholarship on his private life ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| literaryPeriodDiscussed | Victorian era ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Charles Dickens
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Ellen Ternan ⓘ
linked to:
Nelly Ternan
Victorian society ⓘ Victorian theatre ⓘ |
| mediaType | print ⓘ |
| notableFor |
biographical research on Ellen Ternan
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revealing details of Dickens's relationship with Ellen Ternan ⓘ |
| pageCount | ~400 ⓘ |
| periodCovered |
adult life of Ellen Ternan
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late life of Charles Dickens ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1990 ⓘ |
| publisher |
Knopf
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linked to:
Alfred A. Knopf
Penguin Books ⓘ |
| settingPlace | England ⓘ |
| settingTime | 19th century ⓘ |
| subjectOccupation |
actress
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novelist ⓘ |
| subjectOf | literary criticism ⓘ |
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Subject: The Invisible Woman: The Story of Nelly Ternan and Charles Dickens Description of subject: *The Invisible Woman: The Story of Nelly Ternan and Charles Dickens* is a biographical study by Claire Tomalin that explores the secret relationship between Charles Dickens and the young actress Ellen "Nelly" Ternan and its impact on both their lives.
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
The Invisible Woman
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The Invisible Woman: The Story of Nelly Ternan and Charles Dickens
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The Invisible Woman: The Story of Nelly Ternan and Charles Dickens
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hasSubtitle
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The Story of Nelly Ternan and Charles Dickens
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linked to: The Invisible Woman: The Story of Nelly Ternan and Charles Dickens