A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

Mark Twain

288 pages • first pub 1889 (view editions)

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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy witty, thought-provoking adventures blending clever humor with sharp social critique through imaginative time-travel twists.

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In this classic satiric novel, published in 1889, Hank Morgan, a supervisor in a Connecticut gun factory, falls unconscious after being whacked on the head. When he wakes up he finds himself in Britain in 528 -- where he is immediately captured, h...

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Community Reviews

3.58
based on 7,099 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 85%

funny: 76%

lighthearted: 42%

reflective: 30%

challenging: 17%

dark: 10%

informative: 9%

emotional: 7%

inspiring: 5%

sad: 5%

tense: 5%

relaxing: 4%

mysterious: 3%

hopeful: 2%

Pace

9% of readers chose fast
49% of readers chose medium
40% of readers chose slow
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Plot or character driven?

51% of readers chose Plot
31% of readers chose A mix
15% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
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Strong character development?

21% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
56% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
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Loveable characters?

36% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
38% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
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Diverse cast of characters?

18% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
75% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

29% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
44% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
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