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Volume One of TwoExperience timeless classics like never before in this Grand Type Collector's Edition With clear, easy-to-read formatting, this edition is designed for readers who prefer or require larger text without sacrificing the excitement of the original. Large Print Features: 18-point font: Generously sized text for maximum readability and comfort. Sans-serif font: Clean, modern typeface designed to reduce visual strain. Italics are bolded: Important emphasis is maintained without thin, hard-to-see lettering. Easy-to-read line lengths: Shorter rows of text (under 45 characters per line) make reading smoother and less tiring. Volume One of Two When Hank Morgan, a clever 19th-century mechanic, is struck on the head, he awakens in the mythical court of King Arthur. Armed with his knowledge of modern science and industry, Hank sets out to revolutionize medieval England, introducing inventions, reforms, and democratic ideals centuries ahead of their time. His ingenuity wins admiration from commoners but provokes hostility from nobles and clergy who fear the collapse of tradition. As his efforts to modernize Camelot intensify, Hank's quest for progress becomes a gripping exploration of power, faith, and the limits of human ambition. Mark Twain's A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1889) masterfully blends fantasy, satire, and early science fiction. It dismantles romantic notions of chivalry while questioning the moral cost of progress. Both humorous and haunting, Twain's tale examines humanity's struggle between innovation and tradition-an enduring reflection on the double-edged nature of technological advancement.

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Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was born in Florida, Missouri, in 1835. He grew up in Hannibal, Missouri, which later served as the setting for two of his most famous novels, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Before becoming a writer, Twain worked as a printer, steamboat pilot, and miner, experiences that deeply influenced his later works. His first major success as a writer came with the humorous short story The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County in 1865.Twain's writing is celebrated for its sharp wit, social commentary, and keen observation of human nature. His works often critiqued the societal norms of his time, and his humor was both a tool for entertainment and a vehicle for serious reflection. Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, in particular, is hailed as one of the great American novels for its exploration of race and identity in the post-Civil War United States. Twain's ability to blend humor with serious social issues made him a unique voice in American literature.In addition to his literary achievements, Twain was also a sought-after public speaker known for his humor and insight. Despite earning considerable wealth from his writing, he faced financial difficulties later in life due to poor investments. Twain's legacy endures not only through his influential novels and essays but also through his contribution to shaping American literary realism. His life and work continue to be studied and celebrated for their impact on American culture and literature​.

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