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.