A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court
by Mark Twain
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain holds a well received rating of 3.76 out of 5, based on 50.1K reader ratings. First published in 1889. The book spans 480 pages.
About A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
One of the greatest satires in American literature, Mark Twain's 'A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court' begins when Hank Morgan, a skilled mechanic in a nineteenth-century New England arms factory, is struck on the head during a quarrel and awakens to find himself among the knights and magicians of King Arthur's Camelot. The 'Yankee' vows brashly to "boss the whole country inside of three weeks" and embarks on an ambitious plan to modernize Camelot with 19th c. industrial inventions like electricity and gunfire. It isn't long before all hell breaks loose!Written in 1889, Mark 'A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court' is one of literature's first genre mash-ups and one of the first works to feature time travel. It is one of the best known Twain stories, and also one of his most unique. Twain uses the work to launch a social commentary on contemporary society, a thinly veiled critique of the contemporary times despite the Old World setting.While the dark pessimism that would fully blossom in Twain's later works can be discerned in 'A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, ' the novel will nevertheless be remembered primarily for its wild leaps of imagination, brilliant wit, and entertaining storytelling.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Mark Twain |
| Published | 1889 |
| Pages | 480 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Science Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.76 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 50,112 |
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What genre is A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court?
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court worth reading?
Based on 50.1K reader ratings, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court has an average score of 3.76 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court?
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court has 480 pages.
Who wrote A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court?
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court was written by Mark Twain. It was first published in 1889.
What is the ISBN for A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court?
The ISBN-13 for A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court is 9781416534730.0.
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