Belgian university enters new era with Taylor Swift literature course

A literature professor in Belgium seized on the literary qualities of Swift's lyrics to launch a course using the US superstar's songs to delve into the greats of English literature and the themes of their work. Photo: AFP

From Alice In Wonderland to The Great Gatsby, Rebecca to Jane Eyre, the songs of singer-songwriter Taylor Swift are filled with clear and subtle literary references.

Now, a literature professor in Belgium has seized on the bookish qualities of Swift's lyrics to launch a course using the US superstar's songs to delve into the greats of English writing and the themes of their work.