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Table of contents includes: 1. Surviving the Bible -- 2. Surviving the classics -- 3. Surviving history -- 4. Surviving the academy
Summary: '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 ... ; a guide to classical mythology; timelines that situate literary figures in relation to historical events ... ; information on individuals, events, movements, and concepts that had an impact on the literature of each period'--Back cover