A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

This Norton Critical Edition includes: • The first American edition (1889) of the novel, approved by Twain and published by his own company. • All 220 original illustrations, bringing to life Twain’s admiration for King Arthur, Merlin, and Camelot as well as his deep interest in time travel, technology, and political satire. • Five contemporary critical assessments from American and • British sources along with seven recent essays on the novel’s major themes. • A Compositional Chronology and Selected Bibliography.About the Series Read by more than 12 million students over fifty-five years, Norton Critical Editions set the standard for apparatus that is right for undergraduate readers. The three-part format—annotated text, contexts, and criticism—helps students to better understand, analyze, and appreciate the literature, while opening a wide range of teaching possibilities for instructors. Whether in print or in digital format, Norton Critical Editions provide all the resources students need.