bizarre literature; literature of the bizarre
A rare term referring to a genre of literature that focuses on the strange, grotesque, or macabre. Often associated with works that explore abnormal psychology or sensational crimes.
He is known for his research on bizarre literature.
猟奇 is a broader term meaning 'seeking the bizarre' or 'grotesque', often used in contexts like 猟奇事件 (bizarre incident) or 猟奇的 (grotesque). 猟奇文学 specifically refers to the literary genre.
Compound of 猟奇 (りょうき, 'seeking the bizarre') and 文学 (ぶんがく, 'literature'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term likely emerged in the early 20th century to describe a genre influenced by Western decadent and grotesque literature.