Preface
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