A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Part 3.

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A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Part 3.

by Mark Twain

EN·~1 hours

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A modern American finds himself inexplicably thrust into the legendary world of King Arthur, where chivalry, superstition, and feudal politics dominate every corner. Armed with 19th‑century ingenuity and a skeptical mind, he navigates a landscape of misty valleys, towering oaks, and bustling courts, trying to reconcile his practical sensibilities with medieval customs. The narrative blends vivid descriptions of the English countryside with sharp, witty commentary on the absurdities of both eras.

As he wrestles with uncomfortable armor, missing handkerchiefs, and the relentless heat of a sun‑baked battlefield, his frustrations become a conduit for humor and insight. Twain’s satirical eye exposes the contradictions of progress, the folly of blind tradition, and the enduring human desire for comfort and convenience. Listeners will be drawn into a lively adventure that balances imaginative time travel with a clever critique of society, all delivered in the author’s unmistakably playful voice.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (62K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Widger

Release date

2004-07-06

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Mark Twain

Mark Twain

1835–1910

Best known for bringing the Mississippi River, small-town America, and sharp humor vividly to life, this American writer turned everyday speech into unforgettable literature. Under the pen name Mark Twain, Samuel Langhorne Clemens became one of the most famous and most quoted authors of the 19th century.

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