Library of Congress Classification:Class P, subclass PN -- General Literature

This is a classification used by the Library of Congress Classification system under Class P -- Language and Literature. This article describes subclass PN.

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PN

1-6790

Literature (General)

1-9

Periodicals

20-30

Societies

45-57

Theory. Philosophy. Esthetics

59-72

Study and teaching

80-99

Criticism

101-245

Authorship

172-239

Technique. Literary composition, etc.

241-241.5

Translating as a literary pursuit

441-1009.5

Literary history

451-497

Biography.

500-519

Collections.

597-605

Special relations, movements, and currents of literature.

610-779

By period.

611-649

Ancient.

661-694

Medieval (to 1500).

683-687

Legends.

688-691

Poetry.

692-693

Prose. Prose fiction.

695-779

Modern.

715-749

Renaissance (1500-1700).

801-820

Romance literature.

821-840

Germanic literature.

841

Black literature (General).

842

Jewish literature in various languages.

851-(884)

Comparative literature.

(905)-1008

Folk literature.

980-995

Fables.

1008.2-1009.5

Juvenile literature.

1010-1525

Poetry.

1031-1049

Theory, philosophy, relations, etc..

1065-1085

Relations to, and treatment of,. special subjects.

1110-1279

History and criticism.

1301-1333

Epic poetry.

1341-1347

Folk poetry.

1351-1389

Lyric poetry.

1530

The monologue.

1551

The dialogue.

1560-1590

The performing arts. Show business.

1585-1589

Centers for the performing arts.

1600-3307

Drama.

1635-1650

Relation to, and treatment of, special subjects.

1660-1693

Technique of dramatic composition.

1720-1861

History.

1865-1988

Special types.

1990-1992.92

Broadcasting.

1991-1991.9

Radio broadcasts.

1992-1992.92

Television broadcasts.

1992.93-1992.95

Nonbroadcast video recordings.

1993-1999

Motion pictures.

1997-1997.85

Plays, scenarios, etc..

2000-3307

Dramatic representation. The theater.

2061-2071

Art of acting.

2085-2091

The stage and accessories.

2131-2193

By period.

2131-2145

Ancient.

2152-2160

Medieval.

2171-2179

Renaissance.

2181-2193

Modern.

2219.3-3030

Special regions or countries.

2920

Japanese Thestre.

3035

The Jewish theater.

3151-3171

Amateur theater.

3175-3191

College and school theatricals.

3203-3299

Tableaux, pageants, "Happenings," etc..

3311-3503

Prose. Prose fiction.

3329-3352

Philosophy, theory, etc..

3355-3383

Technique. Authorship .

3427-3448

Special kinds of fiction. Fiction genres.

3451-3503

History.

4001-4355

Oratory. Elocution, etc..

4071-4095

Study and teaching.

4177-4191

Debating.

4199-4321

Recitations (in English).

4331-4355

Recitations in foreign languages.

4390

Diaries.

4400

Letters (Literary history).

4500

Essays (Literary history).

4699-5650

Journalism. The periodical press, etc..

4735-4748

Relation to the state. Government and the press. Liberty of the press.

4775-4784

Technique. Practical journalism.

4825-4830

Amateur journalism.

4832-4836

Magazines and other periodicals.

4840-5648

By region or country.

5650

The Jewish press.

6010-6790

Collections of general literature.

6066-6069

Special classes of authors.

6080-6095

Quotations.

6081-6084

English.

6086-6089

French.

6090-6110

German.

6099-6110

Poetry.

6110.5-6120

Drama.

6120.15-6120.95

Fiction.

6121-6129

Orations.

6130-6140

Letters.

6141-6145

Essays.

6146.5-6231

Wit and humor.

6157-6222

By region or country.

6233-6238

Anacreontic literature.

6244-6246

Literary extracts. Commonplace books.

6249-6258

Ana.

6259-6268

Anecdotes. Table talk.

6269-6278

Aphorisms. Apothegms.

6279-6288

Epigrams.

6288.5-6298

Epitaphs.

6299-6308

Maxims.

6309-6318

Mottoes.

6319-6328

Sayings, bon mots, etc..

6329-6338

Thoughts.

6340-6348

Toasts.

6348.5-6358

Emblems, devices.

6361

Paradoxes.

6366-6377

Riddles, acrostics, charades, conundrums, etc..

6400-6525

Proverbs.

6700-6790

Comic books, strips, etc.

Sources

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