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A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court is an 1889 novel by American humorist and writer Mark Twain. The book was originally titled A Yankee in King Arthur's Court. Some early editions are titled A Yankee at the Court of King Arthur.
- Mark Twain
- United States
- 1889
- English
A comedy fantasy film based on Mark Twain's novel, starring Bing Crosby as a modern mechanic who travels back to 6th-century Britain. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, read user and critic reviews, and find out more about the plot and trivia.
- Tay Garnett
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- 2 min
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court, satirical novel by Mark Twain, published in 1889. It is the tale of a commonsensical Yankee who is carried back in time to Britain in the Dark Ages, and it celebrates homespun ingenuity and democratic values in contrast to the superstitious ineptitude of.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Dec 18, 1989 · A TV movie based on Mark Twain's novel, about a girl who travels back in time to medieval England and becomes a sorcerer. See cast, crew, reviews, trivia, and more on IMDb.
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- Adventure, Comedy, Family
- Mel Damski
- 1989-12-18
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court is a 1949 American comedy musical film directed by Tay Garnett and starring Bing Crosby, Rhonda Fleming, Sir Cedric Hardwicke and William Bendix.
Learn about Mark Twain's satirical novel, a critique of the past and the dangers of technology, with mini essays, a list of characters, and background on the author and the film adaptations. Explore the full text, a summary, and a list of quotes from A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court with SparkNotes Study Guide.
Nov 6, 2022 · A classic satire by Mark Twain on the medieval legend of King Arthur and his knights. The author imagines what would happen if a modern Yankee from Connecticut were transported to the sixth century and became a knight of the Round Table. The book contains humorous and witty episodes, historical references, and a postscript by the author.
