One of the greatest satires in American literature, Mark Twain's 'A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court' begins when Hank Morgan, a skilled mechanic in a nineteenth-century New England arms factory, is struck on the head during a quarrel and awakens to find himself among the knights and magicians of King Arthur's Camelot.
*A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court* by Mark Twain is a satirical novel first published in 1889. The story follows Hank Morgan, a 19th-century engineer from Connecticut who, after a blow to the head, finds himself mysteriously transported back to the time of King Arthur in 6th-century England. Using his modern knowledge, Hank tries to modernize the medieval world, but his efforts lead to a mix of humor, social commentary, and ultimately tragic consequences.
The novel explores themes such as the clash between modernity and tradition, the absurdities of romanticized chivalry, and the critique of organized religion and monarchies. Twain uses Hank’s modern perspective to mock the customs, beliefs, and institutions of the Arthurian world, particularly highlighting the superstition, ignorance, and cruelty of the time. However, as the novel progresses, Twain also reveals the limitations of Hank's rational, industrial mindset.
The story is filled with Twain's signature wit and satire, making it both a humorous adventure and a sharp critique of society.
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