A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Part 6.

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A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Part 6.

by Mark Twain

EN·~1 hours·7 chapters

Chapters

7 total

A CONNECTICUT YANKEE IN KING ARTHUR'S COURT

0:03

MARK TWAIN - (Samuel L. Clemens) Part 6.

0:02

CHAPTER XXVII

16:17

CHAPTER XXVIII

8:20

CHAPTER XXIX

12:36

CHAPTER XXX

19:54

CHAPTER XXXI

14:29

Description

A bewildered 19th‑century American awakens in King Arthur’s realm and quickly realizes that his knowledge of mechanics, politics and plain common sense might be the only tools to survive. Determined to teach the monarch humility, he gives the king a humble haircut, strips him of regal robes and outfits them both in rough‑spun linen so they can pass unnoticed among the peasants.

The pair set out before dawn, the Yankee hauling a heavy knapsack of provisions while the king struggles to adopt a farmer’s gait. Their quiet trek is abruptly interrupted by a procession of well‑dressed nobles, prompting a frantic scramble for concealment and a comic lesson in how to behave like laborers when the aristocracy appears. Listeners are treated to Twain’s sharp wit, playful social commentary, and a vivid portrait of a medieval world seen through the eyes of a modern pragmatist.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (68K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Widger

Release date

Jul 6, 2004

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Mark Twain

Mark Twain

1835–1910

A master of wit, adventure, and social satire, Mark Twain transformed his experiences along the Mississippi River into some of the most beloved works in American literature. His lively voice and sharp eye for human folly continue to make his stories timeless.

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