Taylor Swift's new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," is seen as a significant cultural event, portraying triumph over heartbreak and struggles with identity.

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"A Dual Inheritance" by Joanna Hershon follows the lives of two Harvard friends, Hugh and Ed, representing contrasts in upbringing and character.