"English 183ts: Taylor Swift and Her World" examines the music star as a lyricist and songwriter while also taking a look at her influences and precursors. The course also explores related works about song and performance by poets and novelists. Prof. Stephanie Burt, teaching fellow Sharri K. Hall, and student Cormac Savage discuss the class and what makes Taylor Swift such a compelling artist.

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