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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