Modern literature was a genre of literature that spanned different eras and cultural backgrounds. It usually referred to literary works created after the 20th century, including novels, poems, essays, plays, movies, music, and other artistic forms. In modern and contemporary literature, the theme and style of the works varied, covering social, political, cultural, historical, anthropological and many other aspects. Many of his works reflected the reality and problems of contemporary society while exploring the inner world of human beings and the essence of human nature. In terms of literary creation and aesthetics, modern and contemporary literature has also experienced many changes and evolutions. From the initial realism and modernism to the later romanticism, symbolism, expressionism, as well as modern and post-modern schools of thought and styles, all appeared in modern and contemporary literature. Modern and contemporary literature is an important part of Chinese literature. It has high artistic and cultural value and plays an important role in the development and inheritance of Chinese culture.