Chapter Ⅰ Rhythmic Subtlety vs Metrical Inspiration——Comparison of Chinese and Western Poetry. 11
Section Ⅰ．Secular Songs vs Religious Hymn:Difference in Subject Matter 11
Section Ⅱ．Shifting vs Relative Stability:Comparison in Poetic Forms 19
Section Ⅲ．Rich Techniques vs Predilection for Symbolism:Difference in Techniques 28
Section Ⅳ．Different View on War and Death:Difference in Values 35
Chapter Ⅱ Abstract Ideation vs Vivid Description——A Comparison of Chinese and Western Prose 45
Section Ⅰ．Philosophical Strength vs Emotional Vigor:Comparison of Chinese and Western Prose 45
Section Ⅱ．Fu and Dialogue Form Prose:Comparison of Specific Styles 50
Section Ⅲ．Individualism vs Collectivism:Values reflected in Chinese and Western Essays 59
Section Ⅳ．Impact of Western Prose on Chinese Prose 66
Chapter Ⅲ The Art of Alienation and Integration——Comparison of Chinese and Western Drama 74
Section Ⅰ．Singular in Time and Space:Different Origins of Chinese and Western Drama 74
Section Ⅱ．Undiluted Tragedy vs Aesthetic Grief:Comparison of Dramatic Tragedies 81
Section Ⅲ．Alienation vs Integration:Difference of the Relationships between Actors and Audience 89
Section Ⅳ．Exchanges and Assimilation 96
Chapter Ⅳ Versatility vs Relative Uniformity——Comparison of Chinese and Western Fictions 104
Section Ⅰ．Steady Development vs Catching up:Development of Chinese and Western Fictions 104
Section Ⅱ．Direct Portrayal vs Indirect Rendering:The Psychology in Chinese and Western Fiction 111
Section Ⅲ．Absence vs Awakening:Feminist Consciousness in Chinese and Western Fictions 118
Section Ⅳ．Chinese Fiction under the Influence of Western Ideas:Impact and Assimilations 130