A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur`s Court

This Norton Critical Edition includes:* The first American edition (1889) of the novel, approved by Twain and published by his own company.* All 220 original illustrations, bringing to life Twain's admiration for King Arthur, Merlin, and Camelot as well as his deep interest in time travel, technology, and political satire.* Five contemporary critical assessments from American and* British sources along with seven recent essays on the novel's major themes.* A Compositional Chronology and Selected Bibliography.About the SeriesRead by more than 12 million students over fifty-five years, Norton Critical Editions set the standard for apparatus that is right for undergraduate readers. The three-part format--annotated text, contexts, and criticism--helps students to better understand, analyze, and appreciate the literature, while opening a wide range of teaching possibilities for instructors. Whether in print or in digital format, Norton Critical Editions provide all the resources students need.