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. - 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 Brontė 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 Ph - D), it’s a perfect gift for the Swiftie in your life.