2020 Boston Pops Salute to Our Heroes: Boston Literature and Library

The video explores Boston's pivotal role in American literature, highlighting famous authors like Edgar Allan Poe and Phyllis Wheatley. It discusses the city's influence on literary movements and the establishment of the Boston Public Library, the first large free municipal library in the US. The library's evolution and its continued importance in the community, especially during the shift to online services, are also covered.

What literary movements originated in Boston?

How did the library adapt to the challenges posed by the pandemic?