Characteristics of Japanese civilian literature

Japanese civilian literature refers to literary works with the theme of ordinary people's lives. It pursues a true, practical and grounded style, and truly depicts the lives and emotions of ordinary people. The following are the characteristics of Japanese civilian literature:

1. Authenticity: Japanese civilian literature pays attention to authenticity and tries to describe the real life and feelings of ordinary people. These works often make readers feel the real situation and emotional experience of ordinary people through real details and characterization.

2. Plain style: Ordinary literature usually uses plain language and concise narrative style. Not exaggerating or flashy, expressing the inner world and life state of ordinary people with plain words.

3. Reflect social problems: Popular literature often reflects various difficulties and problems faced by people at the bottom of society. It pays attention to social problems such as poverty, employment, family and marriage, and tries to arouse people's attention and thinking about these problems through literature.

4. Presentation of Japanese traditional culture: Some civilian literature works also present all aspects of Japanese traditional culture, such as traditional festivals, family traditions and values. Such works can make readers better understand and experience Japanese culture.

5. Heroic images of civilians: civilians are often described in civilian literature. They may be workers, farmers, housewives, etc. But they are tenacious, brave and optimistic. These heroic images of civilians show the strength and courage of ordinary people and give readers strength and inspiration.

Picture example:

This painting shows the rural scenery of Japan and echoes the peasant life depicted in popular literature.

This painting shows the scene of ordinary people's daily life, which is consistent with the description of real life in civilian literature.

Through these characteristics and related pictures, we can better understand and appreciate the charm of Japanese civilian literature.