The “fragmentary novel” Flights, offers literary descriptions of phantom limb pain by imagining what a known amputee from the past may have gone through.

A candid, unconventional book blending psychiatric records, personal struggle, and practical tips, offering rare insight into living with depression.

Donald Antrim’s memoir confronts suicide, psychosis, and survival with unflinching honesty, blending personal crisis, hospitalization, and hard-earned hope.

Owen’s stark poem portrays shell-shocked soldiers haunted by war, exposing both their torment and society’s complicity in their suffering.

Miracle Mile is Clark Middleton’s powerful, humorous monologue about disability, resilience, and pursuing acting despite lifelong rheumatoid arthritis.

A vivid exploration of despair and transcendence, Roethke’s poem reveals the raw edges of consciousness, nature, and spiritual awakening.

A compelling study of how Victorian writers used medical science to expose and challenge political economy’s misconceptions about starvation.

A thoughtful exploration of how we read, critique, and teach illness narratives amid evolving literary theory and medical humanities.

A powerful story of disillusionment, *Ward No. 6* explores suffering, detachment, and the psychological toll of a life without meaning.

A grieving doctor is pulled from his dying child’s side, only to face betrayal, class tension, and moral outrage.

Eros fuels desires in illness, offering healing through art, literature, and companionship—David B. Morris reveals its transformative power for patients seeking meaning.

Four years post-pandemic, we must reflect not only on technocratic solutions but on deeper desires, using poetry to express collective and personal experiences.

Edvard Munch’s emotional portrayal of illness and suffering offers profound insights for health professionals and their education.