Historical Fiction
The Once and Future King
1939·654 pages
A whimsical retelling of the Arthurian legend, chronicling young Wart's education under Merlin and his rise to become King Arthur.
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A whimsical retelling of the Arthurian legend, chronicling young Wart's education under Merlin and his rise to become King Arthur.
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T. H. White's modern classic about King Arthur. This particular edition may have been published in Russia, but it is in fact written in English. I just finished reading this edition on the Open Library. I wonder why it is described as being written in Russian?
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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Fade-to-black depictions of adultery, seduction, and implied incest; no explicit on-page scenes. Instances of seduction under false pretenses and implied coercive elements in relationships.
Violence & gore
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Frequent battles with graphic injuries and deaths; disturbing acts including animal cruelty and murder.
Profanity
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Some cursing and profanity scattered throughout, not pervasive.
Substance use
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Occasional depictions of alcohol consumption in a medieval setting.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation present.
Religious content
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Christian elements like knights' quests and the Holy Grail; some devotional themes in characters' faiths.
Magic & witchcraft
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Central fantasy magic with Merlin's spellcasting and transformations; not framed as occult rituals.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Explores themes of justice, power, war, pacifism, and leadership; critiques 'Might Makes Right' ideology.
Self-harm / suicide
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Brief references to suicide in the narrative.
Abuse & suffering
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Depictions of child abuse, domestic cruelty, animal mistreatment, incest, and systemic feudal suffering. Instances of seduction under false pretenses and implied coercive elements in relationships.
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