LNELecture Notes in Education, Arts, Management and Social ScienceTBA2705-053XWHIOCE PUBLISHING PTE. LTD.10.18063/LNE.v3i10.1099ArticleOn Japanese Naturalism through “The Quilt”https://artdesignp.com/journal/LNE/3/10/10.18063/LNE.v3i10.1099XuHouxuan20253102025-11-26Japanese naturalist literature emerged in the early 20th century and occupies a significant position in the history of modern Japanese literature, exerting a profound influence on the development of later literature. “The Quilt”, written by Tayama Katai, is a representative work of naturalist literature and has played a crucial role in advancing Japanese naturalist literature. This paper aims to explore the impact of “The Quilt” on Japanese naturalist literature through a study of the novel, thereby promoting a deeper understanding of Japanese naturalist literature.Naturalism, “The Quilt”, Tayama Katai

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