What does it mean to study English Literature? Have can you navigate and get the most from your
degree? The English Literature Companion is your comprehensive introduction to and exploration
of the discipline of English and Literary Studies. It is your advisor on key decisions and
your one-stop reference source throughout the course. It combines:- A wide-ranging introduction
to the nature breadth and key components of the study of English Literature- Essays by experts
in the field on key topics periods and critical approaches- A glossary of critical terms and a
chronology of literary history- Guidance about study skills from using your time effectively
to the practical mechanics of writing essays- Extensive signposting to wider reading and
further sources of information- Advice on key decisions taken during a degree and on subsequent
career direction and further study.Giving you the foundation and resources you need for success
in EnglishLiterature this book is essential pre-course reading and will be an invaluable
reference resource throughout your degree.