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Composition and Literary Studies (English): Books & eBooks

How to access quality information about English Literature and literary criticism, including books, periodical articles, and web sites. Research help, writing & grammar, and writing & citation help are covered.

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Browse the Shelves

Materials in our libraries are shelved according to the LC Classification system.

Common call numbers for this subject are:

  • PE (English Language)
  • PN (Literature-General
    • PN 80-99 Literature Criticism 
    • PN 172-239 Literary Composition
    • PN 1010-1525 Poetry
    • PN 1600-3307 Drama 
  • PR (English Literature)
    • PR 111-116 Women Authors 
    • PR 431-439 17th Century
    • PR 441-449 18th Century
    • PR 451-469 19th Century
    • PR 471-479 20th Century
    • PR 481-488 21st Century
  • PS (American Literature)
    • PS 185-195 17th-18th Centuries 
    • PS 201-217 19th Century
    • PS 221-228 20th Century 
    • PS 229-231 21st Century
  • PZ (Juvenile Literature)​​​​​​​​

You can browse the library stacks or search the library catalog by call number.

Search Strategies

Here are some examples of search terms for Composition and Literary Studies

  • African American poetry
  • 19th-century literature
  • Mexican American authors

What if my library doesn't have it?

Interlibrary Loan (ILL) locates books and articles that are not available at ACC and are requested by current ACC students, faculty, and staff to support curriculum design, assignment research, and information. 

Please note: Materials not available for loan or request include electronic books, current periodicals, newspapers, manuscripts, reference works, and textbooks.
How do I request an ILL?

Fill out this form! 

How long does it take?

ILL can take from 1 day up to eight weeks, depending on the material requested.

Need help or have any questions?

Contact an ACC Librarian!

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