Taylor Swift by the Book: The Literature Behind the Lyrics, from Fairy Tales to Tortured Poets by Tiffany Tatreau and Rachel Feder

 Taylor Swift by the Book: The Literature Behind the Lyrics, from Fairy Tales to Tortured Poets by Tiffany Tatreau and Rachel Feder-256 pages 

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I am a Swiftie and love to read (obviously), so this book intrigued me. I find Swift's lyrics often poetic and full of prose. This book attempts to flesh out the literary influences behind Swift's songs and lyrics. It also includes anecdotes and short biographies on several poets and authors. I learned about several poets and authors that I previously didn't know much (or anything) about, including Emma St. Vincent Millay, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, Sylvia Plath, Dylan Thomas, Patti Smith, and others. Swift's music is greatly influenced by The Great Gatsby, Wuthering Heights, Peter Pan, and other works/characters. 

I enjoyed reading it and learning about authors and poets and their works that have influenced Swift's songs and lyrics.