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Product details
- ISBN 9798881600815
- Weight: 336g
- Dimensions: 152 x 229mm
- Publication Date: 13 Mar 2025
- Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
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What if you could read Taylor Swift's songs the way a literature professor reads poetry? Prepare to join professor of “Swifterature” Dr. Elly McCausland as she dives deep into the poetry of Taylor Swift. Going line by line and word by word through the most celebrated and hotly debated songs from across Taylor’s 11-album career, McCausland is here to help you listen, read, and understand her music in an all-new way!
Stars Around My Scars invites fans to look beyond the melody and discover the literary craftsmanship, symbolism, storytelling, and poetic techniques that have made Taylor Swift one of the most discussed songwriters of her generation.
Written by English literature professor and lifelong Swiftie Dr. Elly McCausland, this engaging guide takes readers on a detailed examination of 46 songs from across Swift's career. Through detailed annotations, literary commentary, and accessible analysis, McCausland reveals the metaphors, narrative structures, references, recurring motifs, and creative choices that shape Swift's songwriting.
Whether you're fascinated by lyrical storytelling, a member of a book club interested in pop culture, or a Swiftie looking for a deeper way to engage with your favorite albums, Stars Around My Scars offers a fresh perspective on the music that millions of listeners already know by heart.
Grab your highlighter and favorite red pen, revisit the songs you love, and uncover new layers of meaning hidden in Taylor Swift's remarkable songwriting.
Stars Around My Scars invites fans to look beyond the melody and discover the literary craftsmanship, symbolism, storytelling, and poetic techniques that have made Taylor Swift one of the most discussed songwriters of her generation.
Written by English literature professor and lifelong Swiftie Dr. Elly McCausland, this engaging guide takes readers on a detailed examination of 46 songs from across Swift's career. Through detailed annotations, literary commentary, and accessible analysis, McCausland reveals the metaphors, narrative structures, references, recurring motifs, and creative choices that shape Swift's songwriting.
Whether you're fascinated by lyrical storytelling, a member of a book club interested in pop culture, or a Swiftie looking for a deeper way to engage with your favorite albums, Stars Around My Scars offers a fresh perspective on the music that millions of listeners already know by heart.
- Bridges the worlds of popular music and literary criticism
- Insights into the craftsmanship behind Taylor Swift's songwriting
- Offers fresh perspectives on some of Swift's most discussed lyrics and literary “Easter eggs”
- Accessible commentary suitable for both dedicated Swifties and curious newcomers
- A unique blend of genuine fandom, scholarship, and contemporary literary appreciation
- Perfect for rereading alongside favorite albums and playlists
Grab your highlighter and favorite red pen, revisit the songs you love, and uncover new layers of meaning hidden in Taylor Swift's remarkable songwriting.
Elly McCausland, Ph.D. is an award-winning writer and professor of English Literature at Ghent University, Belgium. A lifelong Swiftie, Dr. McCausland launched the Masters course, “Literature (Taylor’s Version),” to international attention. She has appeared in interviews across major news outlets, including CNN, BBC, USA Today, The Guardian, and on Emily Ratajkowski’s podcast EmRata. Dr. McCausland is the author of several books and currently resides in Ghent, Belgium.
