Eastern literature and western literature, outline

Introduction:

There are many difference and similarities between Eastern and Western literature based on cultural background, living habits, history, and the way of thinking, to name a few.  I will select three types of literatures: poems and novels. Mainly, in Eastern countries, I will discuss literatures of China, Japan and India; I will focus on European literature.

Body:

The characters and background of Eastern literature, generally.

The characters and background of Western literature, generally.

Poems:

1. China 2. Japan 3. India

1. Europe

Novel:

1. China 2. Japan 3. India

1. Europe

Conclusion: Based on those similarities and differences, we can see the main characters in eastern literature and western literature. We can identify how they affect to each other, affect to their own culture and keep their peculiarities as well.