This Goodly Land

On This Day in Alabama Literary History

  • In 1844, Alabama author Willis Brewer is born near Livingston, Ala.
  • In 1909, Alabama author Marian Cockrell is born in Birmingham, Ala.
  • In 1964, a television version of Alabama author Borden Deal's story "For the Love of Willadean: Treasure in the Haunted House" is broadcast as part of the Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color series.

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.

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