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Library resources for English and Literature research and education.

Finding Books

When browsing for relevant English books and/or literature in the stacks, you will want to look in these call number areas (Library of Congress Classification):

A- General Works

AP- Periodicals

P- Language and Literature (General)

PA- Classical Language and Literature

PN- Literary History, Poetry, Drama, Journalism, Collections

PR- British Literature

PS- American Literature

Z- General Bibliography and Library Science

Search these recommended databases for your topic. Try using keywords such as:

literary themes, style, context, interpretation/meaning, names of authors, names of titles, type of work (novel, poem, drama, etc.)


 


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