From name-checking Romeo and Juliet in "You Belong with Me" to Make sure you''re catching them all;with this expert guide to the novels, poems, and plays that influenced her songwriting. Let a literature professor and a musical theater star guide you through the Swift canon--from Arthurian legend to Austen to Edward Albee. Learn what "New Romantics" has to do with the old Romantics, which Gothic novel inspired "Tolerate It," how to spot Taylor''s many Great Gatsby references, and more! With full-color illustrations guiding you through the literary eras of Dr. Swift (yes, she has an honorary Ph.D.), it’s a perfect gift for the Swiftie in your life.; Packed with fun facts, entertaining analysis, and recommended reading that fans will love, <Taylor Swift by the Book< will turn anyone from a Taylor Swift lover into a Taylor Swift scholar.

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Rachel Feder and Tiffany Tatreau

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*From Robert Frost's road not taken on her debut album to Samuel Taylor Coleridge's albatross on *The Tortured Poets Department, Taylor Swift's lyrics are filled with literary connections.

Make sure you're catching them all with this expert guide to the novels, poems, and plays that influence her songwriting.

Let a literature professor and a musical theater artist guide you through the Taylor Swift canon—from Shakespeare to the Brontë sisters to Robert Frost!

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!

With full-color illustrations guiding you through the literary eras of Dr. Swift (yes, she has an honorary Ph.D.), it’s a perfect gift for the Swiftie in your life.

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.

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*From the childhood nostalgia of *Peter Pan in Speak Now to the haunted halls of Rebecca in evermore, Taylor Swift's lyrics are filled with literary connections.

Make sure you're catching them all with this expert guide to the novels, poems, and plays that influenced her songwriting.

Let a literature professor and a musical theater artist guide you through the Taylor Swift canon—from Shakespeare to the Brontë sisters to Robert Frost!

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 maybe find your new favorite tortured poet!

With full-color illustrations guiding you through the literary eras of Dr. Swift (yes, she has an honorary Ph.D.), it’s a perfect gift for the Swiftie in your life.

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.