Invisible Strings

113 Poets Respond to the Songs of Taylor Swift

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Pub Date 3 Dec 2024 | Archive Date 17 Dec 2024

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Description

There is always a link. This is the magic of Taylor Swift . . .
She has trained her fans to follow her threads.

An anthology of 113 brand new poems.

Responding to 113 songs by Taylor Swift.
Can you match every poem to the song that inspired it?

Including brand new work from a powerhouse group of poets, including Diane Seuss, Amanda Lovelace, Hollie McNish, Richard Siken, Ilya Kaminsky, Joy Harjo, Lang Leav, Paul Muldoon, Maggie Smith, Jane Hirshfield and Yusef Komunyakaa . . .


'If you like Taylor Swift easter eggs, this is the book for you... beautiful, thought-provoking and so much fun!'
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'If you're a fan of Swift's music, you'll find yourself enchanted by this collection... a one-of-a-kind experience'
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'Poetry meets pop brilliance... a must-read for Swifties and poetry enthusiasts alike'
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With a record-breaking four Grammy awards for Album of the Year, Taylor Swift's lyrics have been heard by millions around the world - clever, authentic, and elegantly written, to her fans these songs are a kind of modern poetry.

In Invisible Strings, poet, professor and dedicated Swiftie Kristie Frederick-Daugherty has brought together 113 new poems, each inspired by a particular Taylor Swift song.

Taking a cue from Taylor's love of clues and puzzles, test your knowledge of every era - from Fearless to folklore, Reputation to The Tortured Poets Department, vault tracks included - to match each poem to the song it is a response to.

For Swifties, this is a creative and affectionate reimagining of their favourite writer's iconic discography - with a chance to see these songs in a brand new way.

For poetry lovers, this one-of-a-kind anthology is an unparalleled collection of new work from some of the most lauded and exciting voices in contemporary poetry.

There is always a link. This is the magic of Taylor Swift . . .
She has trained her fans to follow her threads.

An anthology of 113 brand new poems.

Responding to 113 songs by Taylor Swift.
Can you...


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ISBN 9781035427352
PRICE £16.99 (GBP)
PAGES 304

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Such a fun and unique take on Taylor’s lyrics by some of her most devoted fans. Beautiful anthology of poetry.

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