Fantasy
The Hobbit
1937·310 pages
A hobbit embarks on an epic adventure with dwarves to reclaim treasure from a dragon, exploring themes of courage and greed.
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A hobbit embarks on an epic adventure with dwarves to reclaim treasure from a dragon, exploring themes of courage and greed.
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The Hobbit, or There and Back Again is a children's fantasy novel by the English author J. R. R. Tolkien. It was published in 1937 to wide critical acclaim, being nominated for the Carnegie Medal and awarded a prize from the New York Herald Tribune for best juvenile fiction.
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What's Inside
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Sexual content
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No sexual content present.
Violence & gore
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Moderate fantasy violence with battles against goblins and a dragon; some deaths occur.
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language present.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation present.
Religious content
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Minor biblical principles inferred by some readers; no overt religious themes.
Magic & witchcraft
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Moderate fantasy magic with wizards and spellcasting; not framed as occult.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Minor themes of greed and war's consequences; subtle anti-war messaging.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Minor suffering due to war and loss; no explicit abuse depicted.
Other
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