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A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (AmazonClassics Edition)

Mark Twain

Narrated by Jeff Cummings

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12 hrs 36 mins
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Unabridged Audiobook
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Brilliance Audio
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In Mark Twain's imaginative comedy, "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court," Hank Morgan, a man from Hartford, unexpectedly finds himself in sixth-century Camelot after a head injury. Utilizing his modern knowledge and foresight, he quickly rises to a position of power in King Arthur's court. As he aims to introduce American ideals to the past, Morgan faces resistance, particularly from the Catholic Church, leading to an exploration of social hierarchies and meritocracy in both the medieval and nineteenth-century contexts. This revised edition brings a fresh perspective to a classic tale of time travel and satire.
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