Taylor Swift By the Book: Literature Behind the Lyrics, Swiftie Gift!

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!   
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! 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. 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.