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A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court Allusions & Cultural References

When authors refer to other great works, people, and events, it’s usually not accidental. Put on your super-sleuth hat and figure out why.

Literary and Philosophical References

Historical References

  • Hello Central (appears throughout)—Back in the dark days before cell phones, this is what people said when they picked up the telephone. The operator would reply, and then connect them to whomever they wanted to talk to.
  • King's Evil (26.1)
  • Warwick Castle