A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain is a satirical adventure novel. Here's a quick rundown:
- The Yank in Camelot: Hank Morgan, a 19th-century Connecticut engineer, gets knocked unconscious and wakes up in King Arthur's court.
- Fish Out of Water: Hank, a "Yankee" (a term for Northerners in the US), finds himself in a technologically backward society with a rigid social hierarchy.
- Modernity vs. Medieval: Using his knowledge of science and technology, Hank tries to improve life: sanitation, printing press, telephones.
- Social Commentary: Twain satirizes romanticized views of chivalry, the power of the Church, and social injustices of the feudal system.
- Challenges and Setbacks: Hank faces suspicion and resistance from the established order.
- Ultimately Unsuccessful: Despite initial progress, Hank's efforts are thwarted by entrenched interests and magic (possibly a metaphor for superstition).
The novel is a humorous adventure with a critical bite, exploring themes of progress, social justice, and the power of reason.
