This Goodly Land
On This Day in Alabama Literary History
- In 1858, Alabama author John Gorman Barr dies aboard a ship en route to Melbourne, Australia.
- In 1948, a movie version of Alabama author Lillian Hellman's play Another Part of the Forest is released.
- In 1986, a television version of Alabama author Winston Groom's book As Summers Die 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.
