Taylor swift by the book : The literature behind the lyrics, from fairy tales to tortured poets / Rachel Feder.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Feder, Rachel, author.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

2024.

Summary:

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 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.

Notes:

Electronic reproduction. New York: Quirk Books, 2024. Requires the Libby app or a modern web browser.

ISBN:

9781683694755

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.