One aim of this anthology is to help readers and teachers connect its contents with places in Hartford. Whether you are a general reader interested in a literary tour or an instructor seeking to enhance your students’ experience with these readings through place-based methods, this section of the anthology will offer ideas you can put into action. Visit the homes of Mark Twain and Harriet Beecher Stowe, walk in the footsteps of Wallace Stevens in Elizabeth Park, explore connections to writers in The Wadsworth or other museums, delve into archives at places like CT Museum of Culture and History or The Watkinson Library — the possibilities are are myriad and the experiences inspiring.
