Modern literature and urban literature are two different literary styles and styles. There are differences in the following aspects: 1. Thesis and plot: Modern literature pays more attention to the description of the inner world of the characters, emphasizing the exploration of emotions and human nature, and the plot is more complicated and deep. But urban literature paid more attention to the details of urban life and the description of interpersonal relationships, emphasizing the tension and fast pace of urban life. 2. Style and language: The style of modern literature is more modern, the language is more concise and clear, and it pays more attention to expressing thoughts and emotions. At the same time, it also pays more attention to the use of literary skills and rhetorical devices. But urban literature paid more attention to describing the details of city life and the image of the characters. The language was more easy to understand and paid more attention to the expression effect and fluency of the language. 3. Thesis and genre: Modern literature has more diverse topics, including love, science fiction, history, politics, etc. At the same time, it also pays more attention to personal growth, workplace, emotional and other topics. The urban literature focused more on the description of urban life, including love, marriage, family, workplace, etc. It also paid more attention to the description of emotions and interpersonal relationships. 4. audiences and influence: modern literature pays more attention to the expression of literary value and ideology, pays more attention to the quality and depth of literature, and pays more attention to the reading experience and feelings of readers. On the other hand, urban literature paid more attention to the readers 'reading needs and market demand, paid more attention to the entertainment and legibility of the novel, and paid more attention to business operations and economic benefits.