<human>:  I need help understanding Japanese literature from the Meiji period.
<bot>: I can help provide a breakdown of the most common themes in Meiji period Japanese literature. These themes typically revolve around Confucianism, Westernization, modernization, the Meiji Restoration and its effects on society, traditional values versus modernity, and women's roles in society. Additionally, I can provide an overview of some of the most prominent authors and works from this period.