“Unraveling Love’s Complexity: Discover the Heart-Wrenching Secrets in Elaine Kahn’s ‘Romance or The End'”

Have you ever stumbled upon a poet whose work feels like a secret handshake—comfortable yet enigmatic, familiar yet utterly new? Meet Elaine Kahn, a writer whose words do just that. With poignant collections like Romance or The End and Women in Public, Kahn navigates the chaotic landscapes of love and society, inviting us to peer through her lens. Her essays and poetry have graced esteemed platforms such as Frieze and The Brooklyn Rail, leaving us yearning for more. What makes her work resonate so deeply in our hearts and minds? Perhaps it’s her ability to weave personal experience with universal truths, all while maintaining a distinctive voice that captivates and challenges. Ready to dive into the poetic world of Elaine Kahn? You can EXPLORE MORE about her journey and works here.


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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