Twain's A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur's Court (Cliffs Notes) - Softcover

Mark Twain

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0822003244 ISBN 13: 9780822003243

Publisher: Cliffs Notes, 1982

Synopsis

As the protagonist of a fanciful, delightful story that can be read either as pure entertainment or for social criticism, Twain's Yankee is a simple American folk character that confronts nobility and knighthood. It is also a satire on nostalgia.

This concise supplement to Mark Twain's A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court helps students understand the overall structure of the novel, actions and motivations of the characters, and the social and cultural perspectives of the author.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

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Inside you’ll find valuable insights on Twain’s A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court, including:

Plot

• Brief overall synopsis
• Chapter-by-chapter summaries
• Clear explanations and analysis

Characters

• Description of major characters–who’s who at a glance
• Analysis of Twain’s method of characterization

Themes

• Concise discussion of major themes
• Overview of Twain’s life and work

Study Aids

• Review questions
• Selected bibliography

About this edition

• Publisher: Cliffs Notes
• Publication date: 1982
• ISBN 10: 0822003244
• ISBN 13: 9780822003243
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64