This Goodly Land
On This Day in Alabama Literary History
- In 1905 or 1906, Alabama author Lillian Hellman is born in New Orleans, La.
- In 1918, Alabama author Marie Downs Chitwood is born in Boaz, Ala.
- In 1930, Alabama author Philip James McFarland is born in Birmingham, Ala.
- In 1936, Alabama author James Agee and photographer Walker Evans depart New York for Alabama to gather the material that will be used in their book Let Us Now Praise Famous Men.
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.
