noun
Edo-period literature
Refers to the body of literary works produced during Japan's Edo period (1603–1868), including genres such as ukiyo-zōshi, haikai, and kabuki plays.
江戸時代文学には、井原西鶴や松尾芭蕉などの著名な作家がいる。
Edo-period literature includes famous writers such as Ihara Saikaku and Matsuo Bashō.
Japanese literature in general, covering all periods; 江戸時代文学 is a specific historical subset.
Compound of 江戸時代 (Edo period) + 文学 (literature). The term is a modern descriptive label for the literary output of the Edo period.