This Goodly Land

On This Day in Alabama Literary History

  • In 1922, Alabama author Thomas Hal Phillips is born in Corinth, Miss.
  • In 1945, Alabama author Fred Bonnie is born in Bridgton, Maine.
  • In 1996, a movie version of Alabama author Truman Capote's book The Grass Harp 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.

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