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        "http://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#comment" : [ "The picaresque novel (Spanish: \"picaresca,\" from \"pícaro,\"  for \"rogue\" or \"rascal\") is a genre of prose fiction which depicts the adventures of a roguish hero of low social class who lives by his wits in a corrupt society. Picaresque novels typically adopt a realistic style, with elements of comedy and satire.  This style of novel originated in 16th-century Spain and flourished throughout Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries."] } } }
