A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
by Mark Twain
Description
When a skilled 19th-century mechanic is mysteriously transported to the age of King Arthur, he finds himself in a land ripe for modernization. Armed with knowledge of electricity, firearms, and industrial ingenuity, he sets out to transform the legendary Camelot into a technological marvel. However, his ambitious plans to uplift the era clash with the deeply entrenched traditions and superstitions of medieval England, leading to unforeseen and chaotic consequences. Mark Twain's classic novel is a brilliant satire that uses a fantastical premise to explore themes of progress, tradition, and the clash of cultures, all delivered with his signature wit and sharp social commentary.
Available Editions
mass_market
Published May 1, 2007
454 pages
ISBN: 9781416534730
paperback
Penguin Classics
Published Feb 28, 1972
416 pages
ISBN: 9780140430646
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Details
First Published
1889
Language
eng
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