“Unraveling Desire: Can Love Survive When Everything Falls Apart?”

What happens when the delight of poetic exploration meets the intricate narratives of contemporary life? Enter the world of Elaine Kahn, a writer who effortlessly navigates the tumultuous waters of emotion and social commentary through her compelling prose. With notable works like Romance or The End and Women in Public, Kahn’s voice resonates across various platforms, from literary journals to art publications. Living in Los Angeles and teaching at the Poetry Field School, she blends her insights gained from an MFA at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop with a unique perspective that challenges societal norms. Her vibrant work invites us to consider: how can poetry serve not just as a reflection, but as a bold critique of the world we inhabit? It’s a thrilling inquiry worth exploring. To dive deeper into her captivating oeuvre, 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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