Beantown bibliophiles unite! Whether your interest is Transcendental tales, American poetry, famed publishers, or the history of censorship that gave rise to the term “banned in Boston” – join us for an evening of spirited rivalry as you challenge your own knowledge of Boston’s literary past against two teams of local experts and Quizmaster, Susan Wilson. In this fast-paced, live-action quiz show, the audience is part of the event, offering life-lines, voting on answers and more. This quiz show goes far beyond any trivia game, providing information with our answers so that you leave an expert!
Tickets are $15 each; $5 for OSMH Members (with code). Tickets are available at http://fifeisright2015.bpt.me. Call 617-482-6439 with questions. Your admission includes a delectable dessert – be sure to try Boston creme pie courtesy of The Omni Parker House, one of Boston’s leading literary landmarks!
Certain books were “banned in Boston” at least as far back as 1651, when one William Pynchon wrote a book criticizing Puritanism.