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English and Literature: Reference Materials

Research resources in English, Comparative Literature, and other literary studies

Finding English and Literature Reference Materials

The College of Wooster Libraries use the Library of Congress classification system for subject arrangement of materials. Most English and Literature Reference Materials will be found under Library of Congress call letters:

  • P (Language, Communication, & Linguistics)
  • PE (Old English through Modern English)
  • PN (General Literature, Poetry, Drama, Comics)
  • PR (English Literature, Poetry, Drama)
  • PS (American Literature, Canadian Literature)

Follow the links to see a detailed outline of the Library of Congress Classification System, as well as maps and floorplans for our Libraries. Reference materials are located in Gault 1

Online Reference Materials

Print References

Children's Literature

  • WOO Reference PN1008.2 - 1009.5

Literary Terms

  • WOO Reference PN41 & PN44

Literary Theory and Criticism

  • WOO Reference PN44 & PN75 - PN98

Mythology

  • WOO Reference BL303 - BL2620

Quotation Handbooks

  • WOO Reference PN6080 - PN6084

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