Invisible Strings

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!' ????? 'If you're a fan of Swift's music, you'll find yourself enchanted by this collection... a one-of-a-kind experience' ????? 'Poetry meets pop brilliance... a must-read for Swifties and poetry enthusiasts alike' ????? --- 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.