Literature Student′s Survival Kit

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, The Literature Student's Survival Kit will enable students to approach their studies with confidence.