Out of Her Mind

Out of Her Mind, edited by Rebecca Shannonhouse, captures the best literature by and about women struggling with madness. A remarkable chronicle of gifted and unconventional women who have spun their inner turmoil into literary gold, the collection features classic short stories, breathtaking literary excerpts, key historical writings, and previously unpublished letters by Zelda Fitzgerald. Shannonhouse's recent anthology,Under the Influence: The Literature of Addiction, is also available as a Modern Library Paperback Original.

<b>Rebecca Shannonhouse</b> is a freelance writer and editor. Her writing has appeared in <i>The New York Times</i>, the <i>San Francisco Chronicle, USA Today</i>, and other publications. She lives in New York City.<br><br><br><i>From the Hardcover edition.</i>