Scenes of Life at the Capital
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Scenes of Life at the Capital is a poetry collection by Beat Generation writer Philip Whalen that reflects his characteristic blend of Zen-influenced insight, humor, and experimental form.
All labels observed (1)
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| Scenes of Life at the Capital canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Scenes of Life at the Capital Context triple: [Philip Whalen, notableWork, Scenes of Life at the Capital]
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The City Beautiful
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B.
The American Scene
The American Scene is a 1907 travel book by Henry James in which he reflects on the social, cultural, and architectural character of the United States after his return from Europe.
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The Art of the People
The Art of the People is a work that explores the role, value, and meaning of art in everyday life and among ordinary people, emphasizing its social and cultural significance.
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The Captive City
The Captive City is a 1952 American film noir crime drama about a small-town editor exposing organized crime and political corruption, co-written by Dale Van Every.
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E.
Guests of the Nation
Guests of the Nation is a renowned short story by Irish writer Frank O’Connor that explores the moral complexities and human cost of political conflict during the Irish War of Independence.
- 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: Scenes of Life at the Capital Target entity description: Scenes of Life at the Capital is a poetry collection by Beat Generation writer Philip Whalen that reflects his characteristic blend of Zen-influenced insight, humor, and experimental form.
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A.
The City Beautiful
The City Beautiful is a popular nickname for Orlando, Florida, highlighting its scenic lakes, tree-lined streets, and carefully planned urban aesthetics.
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B.
The American Scene
The American Scene is a 1907 travel book by Henry James in which he reflects on the social, cultural, and architectural character of the United States after his return from Europe.
-
C.
The Art of the People
The Art of the People is a work that explores the role, value, and meaning of art in everyday life and among ordinary people, emphasizing its social and cultural significance.
-
D.
The Captive City
The Captive City is a 1952 American film noir crime drama about a small-town editor exposing organized crime and political corruption, co-written by Dale Van Every.
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E.
Guests of the Nation
Guests of the Nation is a renowned short story by Irish writer Frank O’Connor that explores the moral complexities and human cost of political conflict during the Irish War of Independence.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (36)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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poetry collection ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
American counterculture
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San Francisco Renaissance NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| author | Philip Whalen NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| genre | poetry ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
autobiographical elements
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experimental form ⓘ humor ⓘ meditative tone ⓘ stream-of-consciousness style ⓘ |
| hasInfluence | Zen Buddhism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasNarrativeMode | first-person perspective ⓘ |
| hasReception |
recognized as a significant work in Philip Whalen’s oeuvre
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valued for its integration of Zen insight and everyday detail ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
everyday life
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friendship ⓘ impermanence ⓘ literary life ⓘ memory ⓘ nature ⓘ perception ⓘ spiritual insight ⓘ time ⓘ urban experience ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Beat Generation poetics
NERFINISHED
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Zen practice ⓘ contemporary American poetry ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| literaryMovement | Beat Generation NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOfAuthorCareerPhase | mature work of Philip Whalen ⓘ |
| usesTechnique |
collage-like structure
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free verse ⓘ nonlinear narrative ⓘ prose-poem elements ⓘ |
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Subject: Scenes of Life at the Capital Description of subject: Scenes of Life at the Capital is a poetry collection by Beat Generation writer Philip Whalen that reflects his characteristic blend of Zen-influenced insight, humor, and experimental form.
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