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 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. | |||||||||
Sources
Library of Congress Classification Outline
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