noun
Refers to literature aimed at the general public, often contrasted with pure or highbrow literature. The cross-reference 大衆文学 is a more common synonym.
See also: 大衆文学
大衆文芸は多くの読者に親しまれている。
Popular literature is enjoyed by many readers.
More common synonym with the same meaning; 大衆文芸 is a less frequent variant.
Compound of 大衆 (taishū, 'the masses, general public') and 文芸 (bungei, 'literary arts').