Question

Which genre of literature TYPICALLY idealizes country or farm life?

Answer 1

Pastoral is the genre of literature that typically idealizes country ofr farm life.

Pastoral refers to a mode of literature in which the author implements various techniques to place the complex life into a simple one. Paul Alpers distinguishes pastoral as a mode rather than a genre, and he bases this distinction on the recurring attitude of power. Put it simple, pastoral literature introduces a humble perspective toward nature. Pastoral as a mode occurs in many types of literature (poetry, drama, etc.) as well as genres (most notably the pastoral elegy).

Answer 2

Pastoral is a literature typically idealizes country or farm life. The novels of Laura Ingalls Wilder are examples.