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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PN1-6790Literature (General)
1-9Periodicals
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
451-497Biography.
500-519Collections.
597-605Special relations, movements, and currents of literature.
610-779By period.
611-649Ancient.
661-694Medieval (to 1500).
683-687Legends.
688-691Poetry.
692-693Prose. Prose fiction.
695-779Modern.
715-749Renaissance (1500-1700).
801-820Romance literature.
821-840Germanic literature.
841Black literature (General).
842Jewish literature in various languages.
851-(884)Comparative literature.
(905)-1008Folk literature.
980-995Fables.
1008.2-1009.5Juvenile literature.
1010-1525Poetry.
1031-1049Theory, philosophy, relations, etc..
1065-1085Relations to, and treatment of,. special subjects.
1110-1279History and criticism.
1301-1333Epic poetry.
1341-1347Folk poetry.
1351-1389Lyric poetry.
1530The monologue.
1551The dialogue.
1560-1590The performing arts. Show business.
1585-1589Centers for the performing arts.
1600-3307Drama.
1635-1650Relation to, and treatment of, special subjects.
1660-1693Technique of dramatic composition.
1720-1861History.
1865-1988Special types.
1990-1992.92Broadcasting.
1991-1991.9Radio broadcasts.
1992-1992.92Television broadcasts.
1992.93-1992.95Nonbroadcast video recordings.
1993-1999Motion pictures.
1997-1997.85Plays, scenarios, etc..
2000-3307Dramatic representation. The theater.
2061-2071Art of acting.
2085-2091The stage and accessories.
2131-2193By period.
2131-2145Ancient.
2152-2160Medieval.
2171-2179Renaissance.
2181-2193Modern.
2219.3-3030Special regions or countries.
3035The Jewish theater.
3151-3171Amateur theater.
3175-3191College and school theatricals.
3203-3299Tableaux, pageants, "Happenings," etc..
3311-3503Prose. Prose fiction.
3329-3352Philosophy, theory, etc..
3355-3383Technique. Authorship .
3427-3448Special kinds of fiction. Fiction genres.
3451-3503History.
4001-4355Oratory. Elocution, etc..
4071-4095Study and teaching.
4177-4191Debating.
4199-4321Recitations (in English).
4331-4355Recitations in foreign languages.
4390Diaries.
4400Letters (Literary history).
4500Essays (Literary history).
4699-5650Journalism. The periodical press, etc..
4735-4748Relation to the state. Government and the press. Liberty of the press.
4775-4784Technique. Practical journalism.
4825-4830Amateur journalism.
4832-4836Magazines and other periodicals.
4840-5648By region or country.
5650The Jewish press.
6010-6790Collections of general literature.
6066-6069Special classes of authors.
6080-6095Quotations.
6081-6084English.
6086-6089French.
6090-6110German.
6099-6110Poetry.
6110.5-6120Drama.
6120.15-6120.95Fiction.
6121-6129Orations.
6130-6140Letters.
6141-6145Essays.
6146.5-6231Wit and humor.
6157-6222By region or country.
6233-6238Anacreontic literature.
6244-6246Literary extracts. Commonplace books.
6249-6258Ana.
6259-6268Anecdotes. Table talk.
6269-6278Aphorisms. Apothegms.
6279-6288Epigrams.
6288.5-6298Epitaphs.
6299-6308Maxims.
6309-6318Mottoes.
6319-6328Sayings, bon mots, etc..
6329-6338Thoughts.
6340-6348Toasts.
6348.5-6358Emblems, devices.
6361Paradoxes.
6366-6377Riddles, acrostics, charades, conundrums, etc..
6400-6525Proverbs.
6700-6790Comic books, strips, etc.

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