“Unraveling Desire: A Glimpse into the Heart’s Darkest Secrets in Elaine Kahn’s ‘Romance or The End'”
Meet Elaine Kahn—a vibrant voice in contemporary poetry whose work invites us to ponder the complexities of love, identity, and existence itself. With her thought-provoking collections Romance or The End and Women in Public, Kahn challenges conventional narratives and confronts the intimacy of personal experiences. You might find yourself wondering: what does it mean to truly engage with the world around us? In a landscape where every thought seems scripted, Kahn’s authentic perspective shines through. Beyond her written words, she enriches the literary community by teaching at the Poetry Field School in Los Angeles. Learn more about her journey and contributions to the art of poetry. 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.
