JOURNAL ARTICLE

Deus ex Machina.

  • Published In: New England Review (10531297), 2026, v. 47, n. 1. P. 112 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Brimhall, Traci 3 of 3

Abstract

The poem explores themes of personal suffering, resilience, and transformation through vivid imagery and metaphor. It reflects on the speaker’s experiences with pain, creativity, and identity, referencing cultural symbols such as Picasso’s view of women, biblical figures Eve and Mary, and mythical elements like dragons. The speaker contemplates the passage of time, the act of storytelling, and the intimate connection between the self and literature. The poem conveys a nuanced meditation on vulnerability, endurance, and the interplay between past and present. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:New England Review (10531297). 2026/01, Vol. 47, Issue 1, p112
  • Document Type:Poem
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:1053-1297
  • Accession Number:192443365
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