A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Part 5. by Mark Twain
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| Author | Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 |
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| Title | A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Part 5. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Part 5" by Mark Twain is a satirical novel written in the late 19th century. The story blends elements of historical fiction and fantasy as it follows the adventures of a time-traveling protagonist, Hank Morgan, who finds himself in medieval England during the reign of King Arthur. The book explores themes of technology, society, and the contrast between modernity and feudalism, encapsulating Twain's critical perspective on both the past and present. In this section of the novel, the protagonist, Hank, showcases his ingenuity by orchestrating a grand performance to restore a holy fountain, previously cursed with an impenetrable spell. With the help of his companions, he employs a series of fireworks and elaborate tricks to create the illusion of a miracle, ultimately winning the adoration of the local populace and the church, while besting a rival magician, Merlin. As the story unfolds, Hank uses his wit and modern knowledge to navigate the complexities of medieval society, while grappling with the implications of his actions on the beliefs and traditions of the people around him. Through humor and clever storytelling, Twain critiques social norms, superstition, and the romanticized notions of chivalry in King Arthur's legend. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| 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 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 7246 |
| Release Date | Jul 6, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 115 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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