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A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

eng. A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court · 1889
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Main Ideas

  • Critique of the romanticized perception of history
  • Contrast between technological progress and feudalism
  • Attempt to modernize society through science and technology
  • Conflict between individualism and collectivism
  • Examination of power and its influence on society
  • Reflections on the ideal society and its unattainability
  • Exposure of the absurdity of medieval customs and beliefs
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
Date of publication: 21 May 2024
Last updated: 14 July 2024
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A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
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Original titleeng. A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court · 1889