A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
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A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

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A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

About this book

A nineteenth century American travels back in time to sixth century England in this darkly comic social satire.

Hank Morgan is the pinnacle of nineteenth century Yankee practicality. After getting hit over the head with a crowbar in a brawl, he awakens to find that he has traveled back in time to sixth century England, the domain of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. His basic knowledge of such subjects as astronomy and mechanics quickly gains him a reputation as a powerful magician, and earns him the nickname "The Boss." He wastes no time in taking advantage of the situation and making certain improvements to Arthur's kingdom: laying ground wires for telegraph and telephone services; establishing a newspaper; and working to undermine the feudal system and replace it with democracy. But the social class system, the innate superstitions of populace, and the power of the church prevent Hank from effecting a lasting change.

Written during a time of personal philosophical change for Twain, this dark comic novel begins as a critique of monarchic government, but ultimately satirizes the modern technology the Boss tries to bring to the Britons, culminating in a terrifying, apocalyptic vision of war and chaos.

This edition includes:
-A concise introduction that gives the reader important background information
-A chronology of the author's life and work
-A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context
-An outline of key themes and plot points to guide the reader's own interpretations
-Detailed explanatory notes
-Critical analysis, including contemporary and modern perspectives on the work
-Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction
-A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experience

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title Page
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. Introduction
  7. Chronology of Mark Twain’s Life and Work
  8. Historical Context of A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court
  9. Preface
  10. A Word of Explanation
  11. The Tale of the Lost Land
  12. Chapter I: Camelot
  13. Chapter II: King Arthur’s Court
  14. Chapter III: Knights of the Table Round
  15. Chapter IV: Sir Dinadan the Humorist
  16. Chapter V: An Inspiration
  17. Chapter VI: The Eclipse
  18. Chapter VII: Merlin’s Tower
  19. Chapter VIII: The Boss
  20. Chapter IX: The Tournament
  21. Chapter X: Beginnings of Civilization
  22. Chapter XI: The Yankee in Search of Adventures
  23. Chapter XII: Slow Torture
  24. Chapter XIII: Freemen!
  25. Chapter XIV: “Defend Thee, Lord!”
  26. Chapter XV: Sandy’s Tale
  27. Chapter XVI: Morgan le Fay
  28. Chapter XVII: A Royal Banquet
  29. Chapter XVIII: In the Queen’s Dungeons
  30. Chapter XIX: Knight-Errantry as a Trade
  31. Chapter XX: The Ogre’s Castle
  32. Chapter XXI: The Pilgrims
  33. Chapter XXII: The Holy Fountain
  34. Chapter XXIII: Restoration of the Fountain
  35. Chapter XXIV: A Rival Magician
  36. Chapter XXV: A Competitive Examination
  37. Chapter XXVI: The First Newspaper
  38. Chapter XXVII: The Yankee and the King Travel Incognito
  39. Chapter XXVIII: Drilling the King
  40. Chapter XXIX: The Smallpox Hut
  41. Chapter XXX: The Tragedy of the Manor House
  42. Chapter XXXI: Marco
  43. Chapter XXXII: Dowley’s Humiliation
  44. Chapter XXXIII: Sixth-Century Political Economy
  45. Chapter XXXIV: The Yankee and the King Sold as Slaves
  46. Chapter XXXV: A Pitiful Incident
  47. Chapter XXXVI: An Encounter in the Dark
  48. Chapter XXXVII: An Awful Predicament
  49. Chapter XXXVIII: Sir Launcelot and Knights to the Rescue
  50. Chapter XXXIX: The Yankee’s Fight with the Knights
  51. Chapter XL: Three Years Later
  52. Chapter XLI: The Interdict
  53. Chapter XLII: War!
  54. Chapter XLIII: The Battle of the Sand Belt
  55. Chapter XLIV: A Postscript by Clarence
  56. Final P.S. by M. T.
  57. Notes
  58. Interpretive Notes
  59. Critical Excerpts
  60. Questions for Discussion
  61. Suggestions for the Interested Reader

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Information

Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Year
2007
Topic
Literature
Subtopic
Classics
eBook ISBN
9781416561583
Index
Literature

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