This Goodly Land
On This Day in Alabama Literary History
- In 1918, a movie version of Alabama author Mary McNeil Fenollosa's book The Strange Woman is released.
- In 1938, Alabama author Zora Neale Hurston appears on the radio program The American School of the Air to read folk stories from her book Mules and Men.
- In 1954, a dramatic version of Alabama author William March's book The Bad Seed opens on Broadway.
From Sand Mountain to Bayou La Batre, Alabama’s literary heritage is as rich as its geography. This Goodly Land is a dynamic portal through which the world can explore Alabama’s diverse literary landscape. Join us on this tour of Alabama’s literary abundance, past and present.
