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A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (Dover Thrift Editions)
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Author: Mark Twain
Hank Morgan finds himself transported to Dark Ages England—where he is immediately captured and sentenced to death at Camelot. Fortunately, he’s quick-witted, and in the process of saving his life he turns himself into a celebrity of the highest magnitude—winning himself the position of prime minister as well as the lasting enm...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780486415918
ISBN-10: 0486415910
Publication Date: 6/14/2001
Pages: 272
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4 stars, based on 12 ratings
Publisher: Dover Publications
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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  • Currently 5/5 Stars.
reviewed A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (Dover Thrift Editions) on + 36 more book reviews
Twain's satire of Arthurian myth and American industrialism still rings true. Too many times it has been sentimentalized in bad adaptations. It's a good corrective to read Twain's original vision.
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This is a classic satire for both pleasure readers and academics and for readers of a wide age range. The humour and themes make this book a thought-filled delight.
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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Really enjoyed this time travel novel by Twain.


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