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A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

By: Mark Twain
Narrated by: Norman Dietz
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 Transported back in time to the regal days of chivalry, the quick-witted, sharp-tongued Connecticut Yankee introduces the legendary King Arthur and his court to some "magic" even the wizard Merlin never dreamed of: the destructive power of gunpowder, and the ability to eclipse the sun itself!Public Domain (P)2002 Recorded Books Classics Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Literary History & Criticism Science Fiction Time Travel United States World Literature
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If you could sum up A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court in three words, what would they be?

Surprising, entertaining, funny

What was one of the most memorable moments of A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court?

There is lots of memorable moments in this book, though I like the piece where he went on a knights quest with a fair maiden to save her mistress from a wicked witch

What about Norman Dietz’s performance did you like?

Normans voice and pace gives life to the story, and he makes it easy for the listener to create immages of the action

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes - but I did'nt have the time.

Any additional comments?

It is a light hearted story with loads of wondering, ingenuity, warmth, ignorance, love and intollerance. Read it or listen to it. :-)

This is so much fun

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