Fantasy
The Silmarillion
1977·428 pages
This mythic collection chronicles the creation of Middle-earth, the rebellion of elves against god-like beings, and epic wars against a dark lord in the First Age.
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This mythic collection chronicles the creation of Middle-earth, the rebellion of elves against god-like beings, and epic wars against a dark lord in the First Age.
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A number-one New York Times bestseller when it was originally published, The Silmarillion is the core of J.R.R. Tolkien's imaginative writing, a work whose origins stretch back to a time long before The Hobbit.
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Romance & sex
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Brief mentions of romantic embraces and implied consummation; no explicit scenes. Implied coercive marriage and possible rape in one narrative arc; discussed in analyses as corrupting beauty motif. Some sources debate explicitness.
Violence & gore
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Frequent battles, wars, and deaths including slayings, massacres, and betrayals; described in mythic style without extreme gore.
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation.
Religious content
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Central themes of creation by a supreme being, angelic figures, divine rebellion, and providence; framed as mythology with biblical parallels.
Magic & witchcraft
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Fantasy magic including enchantments, shape-shifting, and supernatural beings; presented as inherent powers, not occult rituals.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Themes of power's corruption, anti-industrialism, and good versus evil; inspired by World War I and ancient myths.
Self-harm / suicide
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Isolated instances of suicide by key characters amid tragedy; not graphic or central.
Abuse & suffering
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Widespread cruelty including enslavement, torture, betrayal, and systemic suffering in wars; child endangerment and familial strife. Implied coercive marriage and possible rape in one narrative arc; discussed in analyses as corrupting beauty motif. Some sources debate explicitness.
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