JOURNAL ARTICLE

In the Café.

  • Published In: New England Review (10531297), 2026, v. 47, n. 1. P. 169 1 of 2

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

The text explores themes of pervasive misery, loneliness, and longing experienced by individuals in everyday life, particularly within the setting of a café. It reflects on the exhaustion and emotional struggles of people seeking connection and love amid a backdrop of personal and collective despair. The narrator contemplates the tension between desiring peace and embracing anguish as part of growth and existence. The poem captures a poignant moment of human vulnerability and the complex interplay between hope and suffering. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:New England Review (10531297). 2026/01, Vol. 47, Issue 1, p169
  • Document Type:Poem
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:1053-1297
  • Accession Number:192443377
  • Copyright Statement:Copyright of New England Review (10531297) is the property of Middlebury College Publications and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Looking to go deeper into this topic? Look for more articles on EBSCOhost.