“Unraveling Desire: A Closer Look at Love’s Mysterious Echoes in Elaine Kahn’s ‘Romance or The End'”

What makes poetry a mirror to our complexities? It’s a question that lingers, isn’t it? Enter Elaine Kahn, a brilliant voice in contemporary poetry whose work invites us to explore the intricacies of human experience. With titles like Romance or The End and Women in Public, she navigates the layered landscapes of longing and public life. Her writings have filled the pages of notable publications such as Frieze and The Brooklyn Rail, establishing her as a significant figure in the literary world. Armed with an MFA from the esteemed Iowa Writers’ Workshop and a faculty position at the Poetry Field School, Kahn’s insights are not just confined to the written word; they radiate through her teaching as well. Living in Los Angeles, she captures the cultural pulse of the city through her words. Curious to dive deeper into her world? Discover more about her journey and creative explorations—LEARN MORE.


Elaine Kahn is the author of Romance or The End (Soft Skull, 2020) and Women in Public (City Lights Publishers, 2015). Her writing has appeared in Frieze, The Brooklyn Rail, jubilat, Poetry Foundation, Art Papers, and elsewhere. She received an MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and teaches at the Poetry Field School. She lives in Los Angeles, California.

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