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Taylor Swift by the Book

Taylor Swift by the Book

The Literature Behind the Lyrics, from Fairy Tales to Tortured Poets

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  • Release Date: 26/11/2024
  • Barcode: 9781683694748
  • Genre: Children's Hobbies & Activities
  • Sub-Genre: Children's Performing Arts
  • Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Taylor Swift by the Book

Taylor Swift by the Book

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The Literature Behind the Lyrics, from Fairy Tales to Tortured Poets
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.
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.

“Even the most obsessive Swiftie will discover new Easter eggs in these pages.”—Oprah Daily


Taylor Swift by the Book: The Literature Behind the Lyrics, from Fairy Tales to Tortured Poets is an entertaining and insightful guide to the novels, poems, myths, and literary influences hidden throughout Taylor Swift’s songwriting. Written by literature professor Rachel Feder and musical theater artist Tiffany Tatreau, this fan-friendly deep dive helps Swifties uncover the literary Easter eggs woven across Taylor’s iconic discography.

Inside, readers will discover:

  • The literary roots behind Taylor Swift’s lyrics and imagery
  • Connections to Shakespeare, Emily Dickinson, The Great Gatsby, Daphne du Maurier, Romantic poetry, mythology, and more
  • Deep dives into recurring themes like heartbreak, revenge, nostalgia, identity, and reinvention
  • Hidden references and lyrical Easter eggs across Taylor’s albums and eras
  • Accessible literary analysis written for fans, not academics
  • New ways to experience favorite songs through storytelling and symbolism

Perfect for Swifties, book lovers, pop-culture fans, and readers who love analyzing lyrics line by line, Taylor Swift by the Book transforms familiar songs into a fascinating literary treasure hunt.

Grab your cardigan, open the book, and start spotting the references hidden between the lines.

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