“Unraveling Love’s Complex Tapestry: An Exclusive Look into Elaine Kahn’s ‘Romance or The End'”

What happens when the delicate dance of romance intertwines with the raw edges of public experience? Elaine Kahn explores just that in her compelling works, inviting readers to navigate the complexities of human connection through her poetry. With two notable publications under her belt, Romance or The End and Women in Public, Kahn dives into societal nuances with an incisive gaze that never loses its emotional heartbeat. Living and teaching in Los Angeles, she’s become an influential voice in contemporary poetry circles, but how does her background as an MFA graduate from the esteemed Iowa Writers’ Workshop inform her distinct style? Let’s dive into the world of Elaine Kahn and uncover the layers behind her evocative work. To learn more about her journey and contributions to the poetic landscape, 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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