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.

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.