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Taylor Swift's new album bears a few references to William Shakespeare's works

The first track on Life of a Showgirl, "The Fate of Ophelia," references the Bard's character in Hamlet who dies drowning in a brook

Swift's album cover also resembles John Everett Millias's famous painting of Ophelia floating in the water

Of all the possible sources of inspiration behind Life of a Showgirl , an unlikely contender has emerged: William Shakespeare .

Following her announcement of her 12th studio album, Taylor Swift released the album's tracklist and cover , both of which exhibit allusions to some of the Bard's most notable works.

One of the most literal Shakespeare references in the album is the title of her first track: "The Fate of Ophelia." Ophelia was the love

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