An anthology of authors residing in Hartford, Connecticut. From the first published Black American poet Jupiter Hammon to Vietnamese American poet Ocean Vuong, from the iconic Mark Twain to the first Black playwright produced on Broadway Louis Peterson, and from antislavery advocate Harriet Beecher Stowe to towering modernist poet Wallace Stevens — these selections are sure to surprise and delight!
This volume features new essays by a variety of writers on nearly 30 authors that explore the relationship of these artists with Hartford and introduce selections of their works chosen for this volume.
Ideal for teachers in Connecticut to introduce their students to the rich literary history of our capital city, this volume is also a great introduction to Hartford’s literary legacy and American writers through the ages.