A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

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A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

by Mark Twain

EN·~11 hours·49 chapters

Chapters

49 total
1

A CONNECTICUT YANKEE IN KING ARTHUR’S COURT - by MARK TWAIN - (Samuel L. Clemens)

1:40
2

PREFACE

1:45
3

A CONNECTICUT YANKEE IN KING ARTHUR’S COURT - A WORD OF EXPLANATION

8:02
4

THE STRANGER’S HISTORY

4:55
5

THE TALE OF THE LOST LAND

0:01
6

CHAPTER I. CAMELOT

4:35
7

CHAPTER II. KING ARTHUR’S COURT

11:20
8

CHAPTER III. KNIGHTS OF THE TABLE ROUND

11:52
9

CHAPTER IV. SIR DINADAN THE HUMORIST

6:28
10

CHAPTER V. AN INSPIRATION

10:37

Description

A seasoned New Englander finds himself inexplicably thrust into the mist‑shrouded realm of King Arthur’s court, where chivalry, superstition, and feudal rule dominate daily life. Armed only with an 1870s education and a knack for practical engineering, he begins to untangle the tangled customs of the era, introducing a printing press, basic sanitation, and a healthy dose of skepticism. The clash between his pragmatic, democratic instincts and the rigid, often absurd medieval hierarchy fuels both comedy and thoughtful reflection.

Through witty dialogue and vivid scenes—from a bustling tournament to a cramped castle kitchen—the narrative explores how one man’s modern perspective can expose the follies of tradition. As he navigates loyalty to the king, skeptical knights, and mystic figures, the story invites listeners to consider the timeless tension between progress and tradition. The early adventures set a lively stage for a satire that remains surprisingly relevant today.

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Language

en

Duration

~11 hours (635K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

David Widger Updated: 2022-11-06.

Release date

2004-07-07

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Mark Twain

Mark Twain

1835–1910

Best known for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, this sharp-witted American writer turned life along the Mississippi River into stories that still feel lively, funny, and startlingly modern. His work blended humor, adventure, and biting social criticism in a way that helped shape American literature.

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