Taylor Swift by the Book - The Literature Behind the Lyrics, from Fairy Tales to Tortured Poets

“Even the most obsessive Swiftie will discover new Easter eggs in these pages.”—Oprah Daily<BR><BR>From a Robert Frost poem on her debut album to the myth of Cassandra on The Tortured Poets Department, Taylor Swift’s lyrics are filled with literary connections.<BR><BR>Make sure you're catching them all with this expert guide to the novels, poems, and plays that influence her songwriting.<BR><BR>Let a literature professor and a musical theater artist guide you through the Taylor Swift canon—from Shakespeare to the Brontë sisters to Daphne du Maurier!<BR><BR><BR>- Learn what "New Romantics" has to do with the old Romantics- Get to know the Gothic monsters haunting Midnights- Spot Taylor's many Great Gatsby references- Discover what Taylor Swift and Emily Dickinson have in common- And find your new favorite tortured poet!<BR>Packed with fun facts, entertaining analysis, and literary-themed playlists that fans will love, Taylor Swift by the Book will turn anyone from a Taylor Swift lover into a Taylor Swift scholar.<BR><BR>With full-color illustrations highlighting the literary eras of Dr. Swift (yes, she has an honorary PhD), it’s a perfect gift for the Swiftie in your life.