Publisher's Synopsis
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur's Court is a classic novel by the renowned American author, Mark Twain. The story revolves around Hank Morgan, a resident of Hartford, Connecticut, who is mysteriously transported back in time to the medieval kingdom of King Arthur. Armed with his knowledge of modern technology and science, Hank uses his wit and intelligence to impress the people of Camelot and becomes a trusted advisor to King Arthur himself.As he navigates the complex political landscape of medieval England, Hank introduces revolutionary ideas and inventions that challenge the traditional way of life in Camelot. However, his attempts to modernize the kingdom are met with resistance from the powerful knights and nobles who are threatened by his ideas. As tensions rise and the kingdom teeters on the brink of war, Hank must use all his cunning and ingenuity to save himself and the people he has grown to care for.A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur's Court is a satirical and humorous take on the classic tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Twain's witty commentary on the hypocrisy and absurdity of medieval society is still relevant today, making this novel a timeless classic.Mainly the Round Table talk was monologues -- narrative accounts of the adventures in which these prisoners were captured and their friends and backers killed and stripped of their steeds and armor. As a general thing -- as far as I could make out -- these murderous adventures were not forays undertaken to avenge injuries, nor to settle old disputes or sudden fallings out; no, as a rule they were simply duels between strangers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.