This Goodly Land
On This Day in Alabama Literary History
- In 1925, Alabama author Ann H. Hebson is born in Montgomery, Ala.
- In 1946, Alabama author Jimmy Buffett is born in Pascagoula, Miss.
- In 1961, The Innocents, a movie version of Henry James's book The Turn of the Screw, with screenplay written by William Archibald and Alabama author Truman Capote, is released.
- In 1962, a movie version of Alabama author Harper Lee's book To Kill a Mockingbird is released.
- In 1997, a movie version of Alabama author Forrest Carter's book The Education of Little Tree 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.
