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Title: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
Note: Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: David Widger
Summary: "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court" by Mark Twain is a novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative follows the experiences of an American mechanic named Hank Morgan, who, after a blow to the head, finds himself inexplicably transported to the court of King Arthur in the sixth century. In this realm of chivalry and mythical figures, Hank leverages his modern knowledge and American practicality to navigate the peculiarities of medieval life and challenge the customs of that time. The opening of the novel introduces us to the narrator who recounts an encounter with a mysterious stranger at Warwick Castle, hinting that the tale will blend historical elements with fantastical themes. The narrator’s subsequent reflections reveal his skepticism about kingly divine right and the legitimacy of medieval traditions. The stage is set for Hank Morgan's arrival in Camelot, where he quickly learns he has become a prisoner of Sir Kay, only to realize that he must either acclimate to or outsmart the old-world politics that surround him. With a burgeoning sense of self-importance and comedy, the narrative promises a humorous yet critical exploration of the contrasts between modern and medieval societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Twain, Mark, 1835-1910
EBook No.: 86
Published: Jul 7, 2004
Downloads: 3892
Language: English
Subject: Fantasy fiction
Subject: Satire
Subject: Knights and knighthood -- Fiction
Subject: Arthurian romances -- Adaptations
Subject: Time travel -- Fiction
Subject: Americans -- Great Britain -- Fiction
Subject: Kings and rulers -- Fiction
Subject: Britons -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
Note: Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: David Widger
Summary: "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court" by Mark Twain is a novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative follows the experiences of an American mechanic named Hank Morgan, who, after a blow to the head, finds himself inexplicably transported to the court of King Arthur in the sixth century. In this realm of chivalry and mythical figures, Hank leverages his modern knowledge and American practicality to navigate the peculiarities of medieval life and challenge the customs of that time. The opening of the novel introduces us to the narrator who recounts an encounter with a mysterious stranger at Warwick Castle, hinting that the tale will blend historical elements with fantastical themes. The narrator’s subsequent reflections reveal his skepticism about kingly divine right and the legitimacy of medieval traditions. The stage is set for Hank Morgan's arrival in Camelot, where he quickly learns he has become a prisoner of Sir Kay, only to realize that he must either acclimate to or outsmart the old-world politics that surround him. With a burgeoning sense of self-importance and comedy, the narrative promises a humorous yet critical exploration of the contrasts between modern and medieval societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Twain, Mark, 1835-1910
EBook No.: 86
Published: Jul 7, 2004
Downloads: 3892
Language: English
Subject: Fantasy fiction
Subject: Satire
Subject: Knights and knighthood -- Fiction
Subject: Arthurian romances -- Adaptations
Subject: Time travel -- Fiction
Subject: Americans -- Great Britain -- Fiction
Subject: Kings and rulers -- Fiction
Subject: Britons -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.