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Taylor Swift's words influence scientists as well.

University of Basel fans of Taylor Swift

Researchers in various countries are analyzing Taylor Swift's work.
Researchers in various countries are analyzing Taylor Swift's work.

Taylor Swift's words influence scientists as well.

Titans of Taylor Swift fervently flocked towards a seminar at the esteemed University of Basel, compelling its professor to establish a counterpart at the Adult Education Center — centered on critically analyzing Taylor Swift's enchanting verses. Her devoted followers can now delve into her eloquent lyrical prowess. Professor Andrew Shields, long been captivated by the US pop icon, muses, "That's a great line," thinking of Swift — a sentiment less frequently expressed by others regarding artists.

This prodigious lyricist, linguist, and literary scholar previously organized a Taylor Swift seminar at the University of Basel, where over a hundred graduates conclusively presented a creative conclude to the course. As the storm of Swift admirers expanded beyond just University alumni, Andrew Shields conceived the concept of holding a seminar at the Adult Education Center, commencing this autumn.

The astounding response to the last course has prompted a reincarnation. Among Swift's unique facets in the realm of pop is her solely-composed texts, uniting three inherent elements within her artistry. As Shields elucidates, "She crafts compelling narratives, propels characters with depth, and peppers her songs with wit." Typically, other performers merely relay trite pop sentiments and fail to invigorate wit into their compositions. "I witnessed the birth of Madonna's fame," shares the veteran professor. "I've never contemplated, 'What a remarkable line, I must scrutinize it further.'"

How much of a poet is Taylor Swift, and does she indeed merit a Nobel Prize in Literature shared by music legend Bob Dylan?

Shields emphatically acknowledges Swift's poetic prowess: "She certainly is." And while acknowledging the merit of her work, Shields doesn't consider her eligible for a Nobel Prize in Literature shared by music legend Bob Dylan.

Taylor Swift's towering success resonates worldwide. In the German realm, she conquered the nation's streaming charts in April, amassing a whopping 11.5 million streams for her "The Tortured Poets Department" album — a revolutionary start for any artist. After a hiatus, Swift's restoring her connectivity with German fans, with three concerts in July across Gelsenkirchen, Hamburg, and Munich. Whether German academicians will establish a course on Swift's poetry remains a mystery.

Meanwhile, England-based scholars will convene a Taylor Swift-themed conference at "Tay Day" on June 12, disclosing the artistry and influence of this enigmatic artist standout. The event was so highly-anticipated that tickets rapidly depleted once made available.

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