This Goodly Land
On This Day in Alabama Literary History
- In 1961, Alabama author Marlin Barton is born in Montgomery, Ala.
- In 1996, the movie Thinner, screenplay written by Alabama author Robert McDowell, is released.
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.
