Like its highly acclaimed companions, The Outlaw Bible of American Poetry and The Outlaw Bible of American Literature, this edition is a prime for generational revolt and an enduring document of the visionary tradition of authenticity and nonconformity in American lives and letters. A raucous eruption of language and a showcase for the best essayists of our time, The Outlaw Bible of American Essays chronicles American history and measures the boundlessness of dissident thought. About the Author: Alan Kaufman 's books include the novel Matches and the memoirs Jew Boy and Drunken Angel . He is the editor of five anthologies, including The Outlaw Bible of American Poetry , The Outlaw Bible of American Literature and The Outlaw Bible of American Art . His books have also appeared in the UK, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Kaufman has written for numerous publications including The Los Angeles Times , The San Francisco Chronicle , Huffington Post , Salon , Evergreen Review , Partisan Review and The Jerusalem Post .