Biographys:
* "The Music of the Spheres: The Life of Gustav Holst" (1980): A biography of the English composer Gustav Holst.
* "Symphonic Man: The Life of Leonard Bernstein" (1981): A biography of the American conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein.
* "The Blood of the Lamb: The Life and Art of William Blake" (1990): A biography of the English poet, painter, and printmaker William Blake.
* "The Persecution and Trial of the Chicago 7" (2006): A historical account of the trial of the Chicago Seven, a group of anti-Vietnam War activists.
Literary Criticism:
* "The Shape of the Myth: A Study of the Modern Novel" (1962): A work of literary criticism exploring the influence of myth on modern literature.
* "The Fiction of Sylvia Plath" (1972): A critical analysis of the work of the American poet Sylvia Plath.
* "The Death of the Poet: Essays on Literature and Culture" (1980): A collection of essays on various literary and cultural topics.
* "The Other Side of the Rainbow: Literary Essays" (1985): Another collection of essays exploring themes in literature, art, and culture.
Other Works:
* "The Great American Novel" (1975): A satirical novel that parodies American culture and literature.
* "The American Literary Tradition: A Critical Anthology" (1982): An anthology of American literature with introductory essays by Butscher.
* "The Cambridge Companion to Sylvia Plath" (2001): Edited by Butscher, this book offers a comprehensive guide to the work of Sylvia Plath.
Butscher's work has been praised for its depth of research, insightful analysis, and engaging prose. He is a respected scholar and writer with a deep understanding of literature, music, and history.