In Emily Henry's latest novel, Great Big Beautiful Life, she explores themes of competition among writers, inspired notably by Taylor Swift's song 'The Last Great American Dynasty.' Henry expresses a fascination with larger-than-life figures like Margaret Ives, linking her narrative to Swift's storytelling. Her admiration for Swift's music is evident as she frequently incorporates Swift's themes into her work, even categorizing her novels by Swift's different musical eras. Henry's approach to writing mirrors Swift's own, reflecting a desire to surprise and engage readers with hidden elements in her narratives.
In fleshing out such a noteworthy name, she drew inspiration from Swift's Folklore track, 'The Last Great American Dynasty,' and the woman it's about, Rebekah Harkness.
I love that song, and love the story behind it. Every once in a while I find myself back on the Wikipedia page, just reading through.
The best-selling author has been open about her love for Swift's music - once assigning her books to albums (or Eras) in an interview.
Henry shares Swift's penchant for hiding Easter eggs in her writing, teasing that her novel Happy Place includes a discreet reference to Book.
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