Gay writers have always been integral to the creative class. But following World War II, many first came out to the world in their works. Novelists, playwrights, and poets like Tennessee Williams, James Baldwin, Allen Ginsberg, and Gore Vidal wrote portraits of gay American life that challenged the established norms and forced the recognition of previously suppressed identities. The new book Eminent Outlaws by Christopher Bram charts the lives of these men whose creativity and sometimes intertwining paths produced unforgettable American literature.