The literature student's survival kit
Subtitle: what every reader needs to know
By: Ian Littlewood.
Publisher: Blackwell
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Malden, MA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 298
ISBN-13: 9781405122849; 9781405122856
Subjects: Allusions.; Literature.
Description: The Literature Student's Survival Kit gives students embarking on a literature degree all the background information they need to stay afloat. It brings together the essential biblical, classical, historical, and academic material in a one-stop reference book that includes: An overview of the Bible, its books, characters, episodes, and places ; A guide to classical mythology ; Timelines that situate literary figures in relation to historical events and key social, cultural, and linguistic changes ; Information on individuals, events, movements, and concepts that had an impact on the literature of each period ; A glossary of literary terms, with a separate section on poetry ; Advice on how to handle essays and exams at university level. Written in a clear and accessible style, this book will enable students to approach their studies with confidence.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Surviving the Bible; title: Surviving the classics; title: Surviving history; title: Fifty dates; title: English monarchs; title: Surviving the academy.