Cultural Writing. In his introduction to these selected early writings of Founding Father John Adams, acclaimed novelist and satirist Neal Pollack analyzes and dissects, arguing that American society is currently experiencing a "De-Enlightenment" that gives short shrift to the principles espoused by Adams. Neal Pollack is the author of three books: the cult classic THE NEAL POLLACK ANTHOLOGY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE, BENEATH THE AXIS OF EVIL, and the `rock' n roll novel NEVER MIND THE POLLACKS. A regular contributor to VANITY FAIR, GQ, and many other magazines, Pollack lives in Austin, Texas.