“Unraveling Love’s Last Threads: A Tantalizing Glimpse into Elaine Kahn’s ‘Romance or The End'”

Have you ever pondered what it means to weave the threads of personal experience into the fabric of poetry? Well, enter the vibrant world of Elaine Kahn, an artist who masterfully navigates the delicate balance between romance and the stark realities of public life. With her impressive body of work, including Romance or The End and Women in Public, Kahn invites us to question not just the nature of love, but also our roles in society. She’s got a knack for pulling you into her universe through her thought-provoking prose, creating spaces for reflection that linger far beyond the page. Hailing from the creative hub of Los Angeles, Kahn’s writing has graced esteemed publications and she’s sharing her insights as a mentor at the Poetry Field School. Curious minds looking for a deeper dive into her world should definitely check this out! 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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