A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur's Court
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Mark Twain
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Reader's Digest Association, 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: minor marks on cloth cover; in otherwise good condition
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur's Court chronicles the uproarious adventures of Hank Morgan, a practical 19th-century American engineer who finds himself inexplicably transported to the legendary court of King Arthur. This satirical masterpiece brilliantly contrasts medieval superstition and feudalism with modern ingenuity and democratic ideals. Twain's sharp wit and keen social commentary are on full display as Hank endeavors to introduce steam power, telegraphs, and other advancements to a bewildered populace. The narrative presents a humorous yet thought-provoking critique of societal structures and the clash between progress and tradition. It illustrates the enduring power of human innovation against the backdrop of a bygone era.
Author: Mark Twain
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Reader's Digest Association, 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: minor marks on cloth cover; in otherwise good condition
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur's Court chronicles the uproarious adventures of Hank Morgan, a practical 19th-century American engineer who finds himself inexplicably transported to the legendary court of King Arthur. This satirical masterpiece brilliantly contrasts medieval superstition and feudalism with modern ingenuity and democratic ideals. Twain's sharp wit and keen social commentary are on full display as Hank endeavors to introduce steam power, telegraphs, and other advancements to a bewildered populace. The narrative presents a humorous yet thought-provoking critique of societal structures and the clash between progress and tradition. It illustrates the enduring power of human innovation against the backdrop of a bygone era.