“Unveiling Desire: A Glimpse into Elaine Kahn’s Provocative Exploration of Love and Loss”

In the realm of contemporary poetry, few voices resonate quite like that of Elaine Kahn. As the author of compelling works such as Romance or The End and Women in Public, Kahn invites us into a world where intimacy intertwines with the complexities of modern existence. Have you ever pondered how personal experiences weave their way into the fabric of poetic narrative? Kahn’s writing offers a window into this interplay, with her prose appearing in prestigious publications from Frieze to The Brooklyn Rail. She earned her MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, and today, she shares her passion for poetry as an instructor at the Poetry Field School in Los Angeles, where she continues to inspire a new generation of poets. Curious about her journey and works? There’s so much more to explore! 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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