“Unraveling Love’s Complex Tapestry: Discover the Heart-Wrenching Secrets of Elaine Kahn’s ‘Romance or The End’”

Have you ever wondered what it takes to weave together the threads of love, identity, and public life into the delicate fabric of poetry? Enter Elaine Kahn, a brilliant voice in contemporary literature whose work invites us to explore the depths of human experience through a poetic lens. With her notable collections, Romance or The End and Women in Public, Kahn crafts narratives that resonate with honesty and power. Her writing, which has graced the pages of esteemed publications like Frieze and The Brooklyn Rail, offers a compelling exploration of the modern landscape of emotions. With an MFA from the prestigious Iowa Writers’ Workshop and a teaching role at the Poetry Field School, she’s not just shaping her own art—but nurturing the poetic talents of others as well. Get ready to dive into the world of Elaine Kahn—her words have a way of sticking with you, long after you’ve turned the page. If you’re curious to learn more about her journey and insights, check out her profile! 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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