Henry Purcell
Composer
English · 17th century
English Baroque composer known for his operas, church music, and songs.
Connection to Taylor Swift
Uncle Jerry references a 17th century song by Purcell titled ''Tis Women Makes Us Drink' in the context of discussing the 'woman as temptress' archetype and how women's bodies are characterized as the source of temptation in Taylor's song.
Notable Works
- Dido and Aeneas, The Fairy-Queen, 'Tis Women Makes Us Drink