This Goodly Land
On This Day in Alabama Literary History
- In 1831, Alabama author Rebecca Harding Davis is born in Washington, Pa.
- In 1900, Alabama author Zelda Fitzgerald is born in Montgomery, Ala.
- In 1842, Alabama author Ambrose Bierce is born in Meigs County, Ohio.
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.
