Content & Trigger Warnings for Howl, and Other Poems (1956)
5 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, Howl, and Other Poems (1956) contains 5 content warnings : Homophobia / transphobia (depicted), Suicide (discussed or ideation), Needles / medical procedures, Explicit sexual content / nudity, Drug use (depicted).
The most severe warnings are for Explicit sexual content / nudity (severity 4/5), Drug use (depicted) (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | |||
| Homophobia / transphobia (depicted) | 2/5 | Referenced | Queer identity in homophobic era contextually present |
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Suicide (discussed or ideation) | 3/5 | Depicted | Madness, despair, and institutionalization depicted |
| Phobias & Sensory | |||
| Needles / medical procedures | 2/5 | Referenced | Psychiatric treatment and institutionalization referenced |
| Sexual Content | |||
| Explicit sexual content / nudity | 4/5 | Depicted | Explicit sexual content including homosexual encounters |
| Substance Use | |||
| Drug use (depicted) | 4/5 | Depicted | Drug use referenced prominently in Beat poetry |
Identity & Discrimination
2/5Referenced
Queer identity in homophobic era contextually present
Mental Health & Emotional
Phobias & Sensory
Sexual Content
Substance Use
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