This Goodly Land

On This Day in Alabama Literary History

  • In 1870, Alabama editor Seale Harris is born in Cedartown, Ga.
  • In 1974, a television version of Alabama author William Bradford Huie's book The Execution of Private Slovick is broadcast.

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.

Copyright © 2019 University of Alabama Libraries. All rights reserved.