A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court (Magill Book Reviews)
At a glance:
- Author: Mark Twain
- First Published: 1889
- Type of Work: Satirical Novel
- Genres: Long fiction, Satire, Fantasy, Arthurian romance
- Subjects: Magic or magicians, Politics, Nineteenth century, Social issues, New England, England or English people, Time travel, Kings, queens, or royalty, Legends, Fantasy, Middle Ages, Sixth century, Inventions or inventors, Knights or knighthood, Feudalism, Royal courts or courtiers, Chivalry
- Locales: England, New England, Hartford, CT
Hank Morgan sees himself as the epitome of democratic principles and is shocked by life in feudal England. Proclaiming himself “the champion of hard unsentimental common sense and reason,” he sets out to reform this society but creates chaos instead.
Taking advantage of an eclipse of the sun, Morgan supplants Merlin as the most powerful force in Arthur’s court. Known as “The Boss,” he sincerely intends to right wrongs by reforming the feudal system, reducing the power of the nobility and the Church, and creating industrial and other technological advances, but his...
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