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A nineteenth-century American wakes up in sixth-century England
1889Steady paceLight
What it is about
Hank Morgan, a practical Connecticut factory foreman, is knocked unconscious and wakes up in the age of King Arthur. He uses his knowledge of modern technology to make himself powerful. The novel is a comedy that turns more serious as it goes.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like classic satire and time travel.
What you will get
An early time-travel story with lots of humor.
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Classics · Time travel · Satire · Camelot
Length
300 pages · ≈ 9 h
More about this book
Characters
Hank Morgan, King Arthur and Merlin.
Setting
Camelot and medieval England.
What makes it different
A satire of both medieval and modern society.
Feel
Funny, sharp and sometimes dark.
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