A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Part 7.
| Language | en |
|---|---|
| First published | 2004-07-07 |
| Rights | Public domain in the USA. |
| Gutenberg ID | #7248 |
Description
"A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Part 7" by Mark Twain is a novel published in 1889. A Connecticut engineer named Hank Morgan is mysteriously transported back to medieval England during King Arthur's reign. Using his modern knowledge, he poses as a powerful magician, outwits Merlin, and becomes the king's advisor. Hank attempts to modernize the kingdom and implement democratic reforms, but faces resistance from feudal institutions. This satirical adventure critiques chivalric romance, feudalism, and monarchy while exploring the clash between progress and tradition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)