Publisher's 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.
