{"product_id":"a-connecticut-yankee-in-king-arthurs-court-paperback-5","title":"A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMark Twain\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the author of countless esteemed classics such as \u003cem\u003eThe Adventures of Huckleberry Finn\u003c\/em\u003e, Mark Twain's \u003cem\u003eA Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court\u003c\/em\u003e follows an American engineer named Hank Morgan. When Hank suffers from a severe head injury, he falls unconscious, only to wake up in the medieval Camelot years. Learning that he has somehow traveled through space and time to be present in 6th century England during the time of King Arthur's rule, Hank is shocked and worried when he is discovered by guards. However, after the initial confusion and concern, Hank understands the potential of his situation, and decides to use his future knowledge for the good of the people now around him. Of course, the subjects of King Arthur's kingdom were skeptical of him, and consequently, soon after Hank arrived his execution was scheduled. However, because of Hank's knowledge, he is able to trick the people, including the king himself, into thinking that he has special powers. After using a solar eclipse to \"prove\" his ability, Hank is elected into a position of power, using his new authority to modernize and Americanize the medieval people. Accepting the kingdom as his new home, Hank build relationships and feels that he is making an immense difference in the lives of King Arthur and his subjects. But when the Catholic church grows uneasy about Hank's new influence and ideas, Hank finds himself in even more danger than he was in when he was scheduled for death row. \u003cem\u003eA Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court\u003c\/em\u003e by Mark Twain is a classic comedy that features reflective and fascinating topics of social justice and science. Though originally published in 1889, \u003cem\u003eA Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court\u003c\/em\u003e addresses social and political issues that are still relevant today and even predicted the first world war. With an anecdotal narrative, Twain delivers a compelling plot with humorous prose and discussion of serious societal concerns. This edition of Mark Twain's\u003cem\u003e A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court\u003c\/em\u003e features a striking new cover design and is printed in a modern font to accommodate to the desires of a contemporary audience. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen a 19th century engineer named Hank suffers a head injury, he accidentally travels through time and space and becomes stranded in the 6th century under King Arthur's reign. \u003c\/b\u003e Primarily set in medieval times, \u003ci\u003eA Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court\u003c\/i\u003e by Mark Twain is a comedic novel with elements of science fiction and reflection on social and political topics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 298\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.67 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 21, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767448633632,"sku":"9781513271156","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/41f63783beb746fcd84ebde98e8613da_e6ee3e55-b435-4e10-8c82-f87aaf85cf29.webp?v=1780311192","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-connecticut-yankee-in-king-arthurs-court-paperback-5","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}