This Goodly Land
On This Day in Alabama Literary History
- In 1929, Alabama author John Trotwood Moore dies in Nashville, Tenn.
- In 1929, Alabama author Hudson Strode's play The End of the Dance is performed on Broadway as part of the Little Theatre Tournament.
- In 1990, Alabama author Walker Percy dies in Covington, La.
- In 1955, a television version of Alabama author Ambrose Bierce's story "The Soldiers" is broadcast as part of the Danger 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.
