. 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 |
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| 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. |
| 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. |