While searching for works on literature *about/from* Brazil, the subject headings will be "Brazilian Literature" (--not Portuguese Literature--this refers to literature about/from Portugal. When you visit the stacks in Woodruff LIbrary, these are the call number "ranges" associated with Brazilian literature and areas. Woodruff Library uses the Library of Congress Call Number system.
Subject Headings (sample)
Brazilian Literature
Brazilian Literature -- Brazil -- Bahia (or another state)
Brazilian Literature -- 20th century
Brazilian Literature -- History and criticism
Brazilian Literature -- Women authors
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) Civilization
Brazil Civilization
Brazil -- History
Brazil -- Economic Conditions -- 20th century
Brazil -- Politics and government -- 20th century
Call Number Ranges
Brazilian History F2501 -F2659
Brazil -- Motion Pictures PN1993.5 B6
Brazil -- Popular Music M3575 B7
Portuguese Language (Dictionaries) PC5015 P85
Brazilian Literature PQ9500-PQ9698.436 (Includes primary works, literary criticism and histories)