Modern literature reading refers to a literary criticism method based on modern literary theory. It emphasized the creativity of literary works and believed that the value of literary works did not lie in whether they followed the traditional laws of literature, but whether they brought new experiences and ideas to readers. At the same time, modern literature reading also emphasized the social significance of literary works. They believed that literary works were not only an art form, but also a cultural expression, which had an impact on the readers 'values and social trends.