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A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (Enriched Classics Series)
by Mark Twain

Published: 2007-05-01
Mass Market Paperback : 480 pages
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ENDURING LITERATURE ILLUMINATED BY PRACTICAL SCHOLARSHIP

A nineteenth-century American travels back in time to sixth-century England in this darkly comic social satire.

THIS ENRICHED CLASSIC EDITION INCLUDES:

A concise introduction that gives the reader important background information

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ENDURING LITERATURE ILLUMINATED BY PRACTICAL SCHOLARSHIP

A nineteenth-century American travels back in time to sixth-century England in this darkly comic social satire.

THIS ENRICHED CLASSIC EDITION INCLUDES:

  • A concise introduction that gives the reader important background information
  • A chronology of the author's life and work
  • A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context
  • An outline of key themes and plot points to guide the reader's own interpretations
  • Detailed explanatory notes
  • Critical analysis, including contemporary and modern perspectives on the work
  • Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction
  • A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experience

Enriched Classics offer readers affordable editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and insightful commentary. The scholarship provided in Enriched Classics enables readers to appreciate, understand, and enjoy the world's finest books to their full potential.

SERIES EDITED BY CYNTHIA BRANTLEY JOHNSON

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  "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court"by Bobbie R. (see profile) 08/11/14

A classic, with so much to say about right and wrong, monarchy vs democracy, rich vs poor and slavery. Mark Twain really tells a long, interesting story, very well. It is deep, and intelligent, and maybe... (read more)

 
  "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court"by Rachel P. (see profile) 11/11/10

Opinionated claptrap.

 
  "It was a good 1st book club for me with Mr. Twain in attendance."by Karen H. (see profile) 09/19/07

It is not about how Hank got there...but rather a vehicle for Twain's political and social commentaries. His highly descriptive tail-spinning is most amazing. I see why he lives on!

 
  "Classic Twain"by Catherine D. (see profile) 09/18/07

Good classic choice for our club and I enjoyed reading something I hadn't read yet by Twain.

 
  "This was a good choice for our classic selection."by Suzanne R. (see profile) 09/18/07

humorous, with lots of social material for commentary

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