escapist literature
Refers to literature that provides an escape from reality, often through fantasy, adventure, or idealized worlds. A straightforward compound of 逃避 (escape) and 文学 (literature).
He often reads escapist literature to get away from reality.
This novel is typical escapist literature, taking readers into a dream world.
大衆文学 is popular literature aimed at mass entertainment, while 逃避文学 specifically emphasizes escape from reality.
純文学 is serious, artistic literature, often contrasted with escapist or popular works like 逃避文学.
Compound of 逃避 (escape) and 文学 (literature). The term is a direct translation of the English 'escapist literature' and became common in Japanese literary criticism in the 20th century.