A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Part 3.
1947
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Part 3.
1947
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Part 3 is a satirical novel by Mark Twain, likely written in the late 19th century. It follows Hank Morgan, an American engineer who time travels to the Arthurian age, where he critiques the romanticized notions of chivalry and the oppressive structures of medieval society. As he navigates this world, Hank seeks to inspire change among the common people and challenge the feudal system, highlighting themes of social class and individual rights. This work combines elements of fantasy and science fiction, making it a notable exploration of modernity's clash with historical norms.
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“The question as to whether there is such a thing as divine right of kings is not settled in this book. It was found too difficult. That the executive head of a nation should be a person of lofty character and extraordinary ability, was manifest and indisputable; that none but the Deity could select that head unerringly, was also manifest and indisputable; that the Deity ought to make that selection, then, was likewise manifest and indisputable; consequently, that He does make it, as claimed, was an unavoidable deduction. I mean, until the author of this book encountered the Pompadour, and Lady Castlemaine, and some other executive heads of that kind; these were found so difficult to work into the scheme, that it was judged better to take the other tack in this book (which must be issued this fall), and then go into training and settle the question in another book. It is, of course, a thing which ought to be settled, and I am not going to have anything particular to do next winter anyway.””
— Mark Twain
“The pelting sing-song of it carried me forward to scenes and sounds ofy boyhood days: "N-e-e-ew Haven! ten minutes for refreshments--knductor'll strike the gong-bell two minutes before train leaves--passengers for the Shore-linr please take seats in the rear k'yar, this k'yar don't go no furder--ahh-pls, aw-rnjz, b'nanners, s-a-n-d'ches, p----op-corn!””
— Mark Twain
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