This Goodly Land
On This Day in Alabama Literary History
- In 1902, Alabama author and Poet Laureate William Young Elliott is born in Leeds, Ala.
- In 1970, Alabama author Lonnie Coleman's play A Place for Polly opens on Broadway.
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.
