Henry Morgan, a ruthless pirate, terrorizes the Spanish Main, driven to conquer Panama and possess the beautiful La Santa Roja.
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Henry Morgan, a ruthless pirate, terrorizes the Spanish Main, driven to conquer Panama and possess the beautiful La Santa Roja.
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A STANDOUT in the Steinbeck canon, Cup of Gold is edgy and adventurous, brash and distrustful of society, and sure to add a new dimension to the common perception of this all-American writer. Steinbeck's first novel and sole work of historical fiction contains themes that resonate throughout the author's prodigious body of work. From the mid-1650s through the 1660s, Henry Morgan, a pirate and outlaw of legendary viciousness, ruled the Spanish Main. He ravaged the coasts of Cuba and America, stri...
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Romance & sex
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Explicit sexual scenes involving pirates and conquests; recurring depictions of desire and encounters, including pursuit of a famed woman. Implied and depicted sexual coercion during pirate raids and conquests; central to sacking of Panama and treatment of captives.
Violence & gore
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Graphic depictions of pirate battles, sacking of cities, torture, and killings; extreme violence central to buccaneer assaults and conquests.
Profanity
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Mild profanity and strong language in dialogue, brief and not frequent.
Substance use
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Recurring alcohol use among pirates, portrayed as part of adventurous life without strong cautionary elements.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation present.
Religious content
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Brief mentions of fate and mysticism, no overt religious rituals or themes.
Magic & witchcraft
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Fleeting encounter with a Merlin-like figure offering prophetic advice, framed mystically but not central.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Themes of distrust in society and glorification of anarchistic individualism, recurring in protagonist's rebellious worldview.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Depictions of slavery, cruelty in pirate life, and systemic suffering during invasions; includes abuse of captives and indentured servitude. Implied and depicted sexual coercion during pirate raids and conquests; central to sacking of Panama and treatment of captives.
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