“Unraveling the Heart: Discover the Unexpected Twists in Elaine Kahn’s Captivating Tale of Love and Loss”

In a world where poetry often finds itself sandwiched between lofty ideals and everyday realities, Elaine Kahn emerges as a refreshing voice that both mirrors and transcends our tumultuous experiences. Have you ever pondered how much of our lives—our romances, our struggles, our public personas—play out like the vivid imagery in a poem? Kahn’s works, from Romance or The End to Women in Public, engage with just that, making us question the connections we forge and the narratives we construct. With her nuanced insights and delicate craftsmanship, she invites us into her world of words, reminding us that the heartbeat of poetry often beats loudest in the most ordinary moments. If you’re curious about the woman behind the verses and the places her imagination wanders, you won’t want to miss this exploration. 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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