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A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

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An American engineer named Hank Morgan finds himself transported to 6th century Camelot after a head injury. Initially facing execution, he cleverly uses his knowledge of the future to convince the medieval people, including King Arthur, that he possesses special powers. As he gains influence, Hank attempts to modernize the kingdom, but his progressive ideas soon attract the ire of the Catholic Church. This classic comedy explores themes of social justice and science, maintaining relevance to contemporary issues while providing humorous and reflective commentary.

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Language
English
Authors
Mark Twain
Publisher
Mint Editions
Released
2021
Pages
298
ISBN13
9781513207728
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An American engineer named Hank Morgan finds himself transported to 6th century Camelot after a head injury. Initially facing execution, he cleverly uses his knowledge of the future to convince the medieval people, including King Arthur, that he possesses special powers. As he gains influence, Hank attempts to modernize the kingdom, but his progressive ideas soon attract the ire of the Catholic Church. This classic comedy explores themes of social justice and science, maintaining relevance to contemporary issues while providing humorous and reflective commentary.