Author: Mark Twain
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Languages : en
Pages : 456
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A Connecticut Yankee in king Arthur's Court is an 1889 novel by American humorist and writer Mark Twain. The book was originally titled A Yankee in King Arthur's Court. Some early editions are titled A Yankee at the Court of King Arthur. In the book, a Yankee engineer from Connecticut named Hank Morgan receives a severe blow to the head and is somehow transported in time and space to England during the reign of King Arthur. After some initial confusion and his capture by one of Arthur's knights, Hank realizes that he is actually in the past, and he uses his knowledge to make people believe that he is a powerful magician. He attempts to modernize the past in order to make people's lives better, but in the end he is unable to prevent the death of Arthur and an interdict against him by the Catholic Church of the time, which grows fearful of his power.
Author: Mark Twain
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Languages : en
Pages : 330
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The Yankee is a product of nineteenth-century America and detests the unfairness inherent in sixth-century institutions of inherited rank and social stratification. He blames the Catholic Church for providing justifications for social inequality, and he wants to destroy the Church's potential for abuse by breaking it into separate sects that people could join at will. The Yankee is an idealist and believes firmly in the power of technology to improve people's lives and bring about positive social change. In the end, though, as R. L. Fisher observes, the book loses its idealistic tone, and the promise of technology falls short of the Yankee's lofty goals: "For while it mocks the British monarchy, it also makes a mockery of Hank Morgan's hope that technology might further the moral improvement of humanity."
Author: Mark Twain
Publisher: Independently Published
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Languages : en
Pages : 348
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A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court is an 1889 novel by American humorist and writer Mark Twain. The book was originally titled A Yankee in King Arthur's Court. Some early editions are titled A Yankee at the Court of King Arthur.
Author: Mark Twain
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Languages : en
Pages : 350
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A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court is an 1889 novel by American humorist and writer Mark Twain. The book was originally titled A Yankee in King Arthur's Court. Some early editions are titled A Yankee at the Court of King Arthur.
Author: Mark Twain
Publisher: Jazzybee Verlag
ISBN: 3849644073
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 660
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Romance, burlesque, and tragedy are ingeniously mixed in a wildly imaginative tale about a down-to-earth, inventive Yankee who suddenly finds himself in King Arthur's court. Critical reaction was harsh, the book being called "coarse ... a vulgar travesty." In an attempt to counteract this reception, in 1889 Clemens wrote for help to Andrew Lang, an admirer. "I have been misjudged," he said. "Help me, Mr. Lang; no voice can reach further than yours in a case of this kind, or carry greater weight of authority." Lang replied with an article, "The Art of Mark Twain," which appeared in the Illustrated London News. After confessing that he had not cared to read the Yankee, he proceeded to devote the rest of the article to the glorification of Huckleberry Finn. (From "A Centennial For Tom Sawyer")
Author: Mark Twain
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Languages : en
Pages : 320
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Differentiated book- It has a historical context with research of the time-This book contains a historical context, where past events or the study and narration of these events are examined. The historical context refers to the circumstances and incidents surrounding an event. This context is formed by everything that, in some way, influences the event when it happens. A fact is always tied to its time: that is, to its characteristics. Therefore, when analyzing events that took place tens, hundreds or thousands of years ago, it is essential to know the historical context to understand them. Otherwise, we would be analyzing and judging what happened in a totally different era with a current perspective.Mark Twain is something like a national treasure for Americans. Ingenious, enterprising and with ample resources, he achieved enormous fame already in life, both as a writer and as a speaker. His works covered a wide spectrum of topics: from children's runners with a nostalgic touch of Tom Sawyer or Huckleberry Finn to stories of historical adventures ("Prince and Beggar") through fantasy with moral ("The Mysterious Stranger") or funny travel chronicles ("Innocents Abroad").Although he was never aware of this, when he wrote "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court," Twain marked a benchmark
Author: Mark Twain
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Languages : en
Pages : 456
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"A Connecticut Yankee in king Arthur's Court is an 1889 novel by American humorist and writer Mark Twain. The book was originally titled A Yankee in King Arthur's Court. Some early editions are titled A Yankee at the Court of King Arthur.In the book, a Yankee engineer from Connecticut named Hank Morgan receives a severe blow to the head and is somehow transported in time and space to England during the reign of King Arthur. After some initial confusion and his capture by one of Arthur's knights, Hank realizes that he is actually in the past, and he uses his knowledge to make people believe that he is a powerful magician. He attempts to modernize the past in order to make people's lives better, but in the end he is unable to prevent the death of Arthur and an interdict against him by the Catholic Church of the time, which grows fearful of his power."
Author: Mark Mark Twain
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Languages : en
Pages : 101
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A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court can be seen as looking both backward and forward in Twain's career. It is a further version of the historical fantasy that he used in The Prince and the Pauper, in which the commonly accepted inhumanities of early Renaissance life were exposed to civilized, liberal ideas which were not to have much support for some centuries to come. It also looks forward to the bleaker, more deeply pessimistic work which was to be so common in the Twain canon in the 1890's. Some of that savagery had been shown in The Prince and the Pauper, but in this book there is a predominating line of outright cruelty. Surprisingly enough, Twain's hero, Hank Morgan, the enlightened nineteenth century man of science and democracy, is not without a tendency to violence; he may be on the right side, but he is no romantic. He does not intrude on the gratuitous cruelty of King Arthur's world unless he can do so safely, and he is often inclined to use force in ways that would make any nineteenth century reader somewhat cautious about praising him.
Author: Mark Twain
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520929418
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 508
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A Connecticut Yankee is Mark Twain’s most ambitious work, a tour de force with a science-fiction plot told in the racy slang of a Hartford workingman, sparkling with literary hijinks as well as social and political satire. Mark Twain characterized his novel as "one vast sardonic laugh at the trivialities, the servilities of our poor human race." The Yankee, suddenly transported from his native nineteenth-century America to the sleepy sixth-century Britain of King Arthur and the Round Table, vows brashly to "boss the whole country inside of three weeks." And so he does. Emerging as "The Boss," he embarks on an ambitious plan to modernize Camelot—with unexpected results. Daniel Carter Beard illustrated the first edition of Yankee in 1889, and Mark Twain praised his work as "better than the book—which is a good deal for me to say, I reckon." This Mark Twain Library edition reprints the text based on the author’s manuscript, all 221 of Beard’s illustrations, and the notes from the California scholarly edition.
Author: Mark Twain
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Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Unleash Your Creativity with the Coloring Book Edition of A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court! Dear Book Lover's, Are you ready to embark on a whimsical journey through time and imagination? Dive into the enchanting world of Mark Twain's classic tale with our new Coloring Book Edition of A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court! Step back in time with Mark Twain's classic tale, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. Immerse yourself in a world of chivalry, magic, and humor as you follow the adventures of a modern-day man in medieval times. Discover the timeless themes and witty storytelling that have captivated readers for generations - a must-read for any literature lover! Why You'll Love This Edition �� Color Your Adventure: Bring to life the witty escapades of Hank Morgan as he navigates the charmingly absurd world of Camelot with your favorite colors! �� Art Meets Literature: Combine your passion for reading and creativity! Each chapter features intricate illustrations that encourage you to express yourself while enjoying Twain's timeless humor. �� Perfect for All Ages: Whether you're a lifelong fan of Twain or discovering this classic for the first time, this coloring book is a delightful activity for kids and adults alike! So, are you ready to blend art and literature? Get Your Coloring Book Edition Today! Happy coloring and reading!
