“Unraveling Desire: Explore the Heart-Wrenching Choices That Define Love in Elaine Kahn’s ‘Romance or The End'”

Have you ever wondered how poetry can shed light on the nooks and crannies of modern life? Enter Elaine Kahn, a remarkable voice in the contemporary literary landscape. With her thought-provoking collections, such as Romance or The End and Women in Public, she explores the complexities of human relationships and societal dynamics with a sharp, insightful lens. Educated at the prestigious Iowa Writers’ Workshop, Kahn’s work has graced the pages of notable publications like Frieze and The Brooklyn Rail. Based in Los Angeles, she seamlessly fuses her teaching experiences with her creative endeavors—sparking discussions that linger long after the last verse. So, if you’re keen on diving deep into a poetic universe that challenges conventions and provokes introspection, you won’t want to miss what she has to offer. 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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