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The 2025 National Book Award for Poetry longlist features ten poets, mostly first-time honorees, with themes exploring freedom, survival, queer and trans identity, and historical migration. The list includes diverse voices supported by various literary foundations and awards, with finalists to be announced in October and winners in November.
Taylor Swift's announcement of her upcoming album, "The Tortured Poets Department," has sparked strong reactions from the poetry community, with some poets expressing approval and others questioning whether she is making fun of them. The album's title has ignited discussions about its meaning and its potential connection to the world of poetry, with some drawing parallels to the film "Dead Poets Society." Swift's announcement has generated curiosity and speculation about the album's content and its relationship to the world of poetry.