This Goodly Land
On This Day in Alabama Literary History
- In 1844, Alabama author Clifford Lanier is born in Griffin, Ga.
- In 1999, the first Alabama Bound book fair is held in Birmingham, Ala.
- In 1868, Alabama author William Garrott Brown is born in Marion, Ala.
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.
