The selection of modern literary works refers to a literary form in which modern literary works are selected, preserved, and become literary classics. This kind of selected articles were usually preserved by various literary institutions, libraries, and museum to provide readers with a precious cultural heritage and literary resources. The selection of modern literary works was usually based on certain standards and purposes. Some literary institutions would choose some of the most famous modern literary works such as William shakespeare's plays, Bacon's poems, Owen's prose, etc. as classics. Some libraries would select some modern literature works as their collection resources for readers to read and study. The museum would choose some representative or artistic works of modern literature as an exhibit to show the charm of modern literature to the public. Modern literature works are an important literary heritage, which provides readers with a rich reading resource and cultural heritage. It is also an important object of literary research.