Library of Congress Classification:Class P, subclass PN -- General Literature
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Library of Congress Classification
The Library of Congress Classification is a system of library classification developed by the Library of Congress. It is used by most research and academic libraries in the U.S. and several other countries; for example, Australia and Taiwan, R.O.C. It is not to be confused with the Library of...
system under Class P -- Language and Literature
Library of Congress Classification:Class P -- Language and Literature
Class P: Language and Literature is a classification used by the Library of Congress classification system. This article outlines the subclasses of Class PPPhilology; LinguisticsPAGreek language and literature; Latin language and literature...
. This article describes subclass PN.
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| PN | 1-6790 | Literature Literature Literature is the art of written works, and is not bound to published sources... (General) | ||||||||
| 1-9 | Periodicals | |||||||||
| 20-30 | Societies | |||||||||
| 45-57 | Theory. Philosophy. Esthetics | |||||||||
| 59-72 | Study and teaching | |||||||||
| 80-99 | Criticism Literary criticism Literary criticism is the study, evaluation, and interpretation of literature. Modern literary criticism is often informed by literary theory, which is the philosophical discussion of its methods and goals... | |||||||||
| 101-245 | Authorship | |||||||||
| 172-239 | Technique. Literary composition, etc. | |||||||||
| 241-241.5 | Translating as a literary pursuit | |||||||||
| 441-1009.5 | Literary history History of literature The history of literature is the historical development of writings in prose or poetry which attempts to provide entertainment, enlightenment, or instruction to the reader/hearer/observer, as well as the development of the literary techniques used in the communication of these pieces. Not all... | |||||||||
| 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 Poetry Poetry is a form of literary art in which language is used for its aesthetic and evocative qualities in addition to, or in lieu of, its apparent meaning... . | |||||||||
| 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 Theatre. | |||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||