The World's Greatest Novels
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
Part 1 of 3
by Mark Twain
The World's Greatest Novels presents radio adaptations of celebrated works of fiction. This installment begins a three-part dramatization of Mark Twain's A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, a comic tale that brings a practical-minded American into the world of King Arthur's legendary Britain.
Twain's story mixes adventure and satire as its central character encounters knights, castles, and the customs of the medieval court. The radio format turns the novel's contrasts between modern ideas and Arthurian tradition into spoken drama, carrying the listener through a literary adventure in successive parts.
With its blend of humor, historical fantasy, and social observation, the story offers both the pleasures of a classic adventure and Twain's wry perspective on power and convention. This opening installment sets the tale in motion.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
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