"Taylor Swift's Literary Influences: From Patti Smith to Dylan Thomas"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY
Taylor Swift's new song references literary legends Patti Smith and Dylan Thomas, as well as the Chelsea Hotel. The song, part of her 11th era album "The Tortured Poets Department," addresses the idea of not being self-destructive artists and leaving that to the "modern idiots." The album, with 16 tracks and four bonus songs, is speculated to be about Swift's relationship with English actor Joe Alwyn. Swift announced the project at the Grammys and it was released during her break from her Eras Tour, marking her continued success in the music industry.