This Goodly Land

On This Day in Alabama Literary History

  • In 1907, Alabama author Sara Elizabeth Mason is born.
  • In 1961, a television version of Alabama author Mary Elizabeth Counselman's story "Parasite Mansion" is broadcast as part of the Thriller series.
  • In 1954, a television version of Alabama author Ambrose Bierce's story "Vengeance" is broadcast as part of the Your Favorite Story series.

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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