This Goodly Land

On This Day in Alabama Literary History

  • In 1904, Alabama author Carlyle Tillery is born in Greensburg, La.
  • In 1937, a radio version of Alabama author Lillian Hellman's movie These Three, itself a movie version of her play The Children's Hour, is broadcast as part of The Lux Radio Theatre 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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