Chapter Ⅰ Rhythmic Subtlety vs Metrical Inspiration——Comparison of Chinese and Western Poetry.

Section Ⅰ．Secular Songs vs Religious Hymn:Difference in Subject Matter

Section Ⅱ．Shifting vs Relative Stability:Comparison in Poetic Forms

Section Ⅲ．Rich Techniques vs Predilection for Symbolism:Difference in Techniques

Section Ⅳ．Different View on War and Death:Difference in Values

Chapter Ⅱ Abstract Ideation vs Vivid Description——A Comparison of Chinese and Western Prose

Section Ⅰ．Philosophical Strength vs Emotional Vigor:Comparison of Chinese and Western Prose

Section Ⅱ．Fu and Dialogue Form Prose:Comparison of Specific Styles

Section Ⅲ．Individualism vs Collectivism:Values reflected in Chinese and Western Essays

Section Ⅳ．Impact of Western Prose on Chinese Prose

Chapter Ⅲ The Art of Alienation and Integration——Comparison of Chinese and Western Drama

Section Ⅰ．Singular in Time and Space:Different Origins of Chinese and Western Drama

Section Ⅱ．Undiluted Tragedy vs Aesthetic Grief:Comparison of Dramatic Tragedies

Section Ⅲ．Alienation vs Integration:Difference of the Relationships between Actors and Audience

Section Ⅳ．Exchanges and Assimilation

Chapter Ⅳ Versatility vs Relative Uniformity——Comparison of Chinese and Western Fictions

Section Ⅰ．Steady Development vs Catching up:Development of Chinese and Western Fictions

Section Ⅱ．Direct Portrayal vs Indirect Rendering:The Psychology in Chinese and Western Fiction

Section Ⅲ．Absence vs Awakening:Feminist Consciousness in Chinese and Western Fictions

Section Ⅳ．Chinese Fiction under the Influence of Western Ideas:Impact and Assimilations