This Goodly Land
On This Day in Alabama Literary History
- In 1924, Alabama journalist and author Ann Wood Waldron is born in Birmingham, Ala.
- In 1967, a movie version of Alabama author Truman Capote's book In Cold Blood is released.
- In 1984, a movie version of Alabama author James Haskins' book The Cotton Club is released.
- In 1989, the play Tru, compiled from the words and works of Alabama author Truman Capote, 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.
