Who was Absalom? What was Deism? When was the Industrial Revolution? How do you tell a strong rhyme from a weak? And what do you do when panic sets in at the approach of exams?
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. Это и многое другое вы найдете в книге The Literature Student?s Survival Kit (Ian Littlewood)