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July 16: On this day in Alabama literary history:

  • In 1906, Alabama author James Still is born near LaFayette, Ala.
  • In 1998, Alabama author John Henrik Clarke dies in New York, N.Y.

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.

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