A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court

Name: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court
By: Mark Twain
Narrated by: Nick Offerman
Series:
Length 13 hrs and 25 mins
Category: Literature & Fiction, Classics
Release Date: 2017-09-18
Language: English

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court is a satirical novel by American author Mark Twain. The novel was first published in 1889. The story is set in the sixth century, when the protagonist, a Yankee engineer from Connecticut, is transported back in time to the court of King Arthur by a magical meteor. The Yankee engineer, who is unnamed throughout the novel, uses his knowledge of science and technology to modernize the medieval world, but his efforts are ultimately thwarted by the forces of ignorance and superstition.

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court is a novel by Mark Twain. The story is set in the sixth century, during the reign of King Arthur. Hank Morgan, a Yankee engineer from Connecticut, is transported back in time by a magical meteorite. Hank uses his knowledge of science and technology to improve the lives of the people of Camelot. He also uses his knowledge to battle the forces of evil, including the wizard Merlin.

Mark Twain’s writing style was characterized by his use of humor and satire. He was also known for his use of dialects and his ability to create believable characters.

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court is a novel by Mark Twain that was first published in 1889. The novel is set in the sixth century, during the reign of King Arthur, and tells the story of Hank Morgan, a Yankee engineer from Connecticut who is transported back in time to Camelot.

Hank Morgan is a highly intelligent and resourceful man, and he quickly realizes that he has the knowledge and technology to take over Camelot. He sets about modernizing the kingdom, and introducing such things as gunpowder and the steam engine. However, his plans are thwarted by the forces of evil, and he is eventually forced to confront the wizard Merlin.

The novel is a humorous and satirical look at the foibles of both the sixth century and the nineteenth century. Twain’s use of irony and his clever use of language make the novel a classic of American literature.

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