A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthurs Court is a satirical novel written by Mark Twain in 1889. The story follows the adventures of Hank Morgan a skilled mechanic from Connecticut who is mysteriously transported back in time to the court of King Arthur. Using his knowledge of modern technology Hank rises to power and becomes the chief advisor to King Arthur introducing ideas such as steam engines and telephones to the medieval world. However Hanks attempts to modernize Camelot are met with resistance from the traditionalists and he finds himself embroiled in a struggle for power and survival. Through humor and irony Twain critiques the romanticized ideal of medieval life and satirizes the corrupting influence of power. A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthurs Court remains a classic work of American literature and a timeless commentary on the clash between modernity and tradition.