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Podcast: Book Friends Forever
Episode: Taylor’s Version by Stephanie Burt read by Janina Edwards
Description: A preeminent Harvard professor and poetry expert explains the artistry—and the celebrity—of Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift has become a peerless superstar, ceaselessly productive and internationally beloved. From her teen country debut to her Eras tour and beyond, Swift’s career and her creations have captivated and bewitched us, opening up new ways to see both her life and our own.
In Taylor’s Version, the poet and literary scholar Stephanie Burt offers an insightful and heartfelt critical appreciation of Taylor Swift, her body of work, and the community that her art has fostered. Drawing from her 2024 Harvard course, Taylor S...