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English Literature: Getting Started

An introductory guide for literature in English.

Browse the Shelves

Most books in English and American literature can be found on the shelves in the P section, according to the Library of Congress Classification System. For example:

PN: Literature (general): history, criticism, etc.

PR: English Literature

PS: American Literature

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Subjects in the Library Catalogs

Try to make the most out of the subject headings in the library catalogs.
Some examples of official subject headings are listed below:

American Literature

English Literature

Translations

Literature - Translations

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