Name: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (Deluxe Library Edition)
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Author: Mark Twain
ISBN: 9781774765173

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A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (Deluxe Library Edition)

Type

Physical Book

Author

Mark Twain

Publisher

Engage Classics

Language

English

Pages

292

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

22.9 x 15.2 x 2.1 cm

Weight

0.60 kg.

ISBN13

9781774765173

Synopsis "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (Deluxe Library Edition)"

Hank Morgan is a 19th-century resident of Hartford, Connecticut, who, after a blow to the head, awakens to find himself inexplicably transported back in time to early medieval England where he meets King Arthur himself. Hank, who had an image of that time that had been colored over the years by romantic myths, takes on the task of analyzing the problems and sharing his knowledge from 1300 years in the future to try to modernize, Americanize, and improve the lives of the people.A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court is a satire of feudalism and monarchy that also celebrates homespun ingenuity and democratic values while questioning the ideals of capitalism and outcomes of the Industrial Revolution. It is among several works by Twain and his contemporaries that mark the transition from the Gilded Age to the Progressive Era of socioeconomic discourse. It is often cited as a formative example of the "time travel" genre.

Mark Twain

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Mark Twain, pseudonym of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, was born in 1835 in Missouri and is considered one of the great geniuses of American literature. Author of classics such as “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” and “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”, Twain revolutionized narrative with his humor, social criticism, and approachable style. His works, set on the Mississippi River, explore themes such as freedom, childhood, and justice. Recognized worldwide, Twain received numerous awards and his legacy continues to inspire readers of all ages, connecting generations through unforgettable stories.

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