A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

Interesting Facts

• The main character, Hank Morgan, travels back in time after a blow to the head and finds himself in 6th century England.
• Hank uses his 19th-century knowledge to impress the people of the medieval era and soon becomes an important figure at King Arthur's court.
• The book is a satire on romantic notions of chivalry and the Middle Ages, mocking the idealization of these times.
• Hank Morgan introduces modern technologies to medieval England, such as the telegraph, telephone, and even the bicycle.
• One of the key moments in the book is a solar eclipse, which Hank uses to save himself from execution by predicting it in advance.
• The book raises important themes such as social injustice, slavery, and religious hypocrisy.
• Mark Twain uses elements of science fiction and fantasy to create a unique and engaging plot.