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英文文摘
Declaration
Acknowledgements
Part Ⅰ Introduction
Part Ⅱ Works of Realism
2.1 Realism in Western Literature
2.2 Conflict between the Selfand Society in Cities
2.2.1 Conflict in Babbitt and Arrowsmith
2.2.2 Social Background
2.3 Conflict between the Selfand Society in Main Street
2.4 Social Realism in the Three Novels
Part Ⅲ Works of Idealism
3.1 Utopian Idealism
3.2 The Questing Individuals
3.2.1 Dreams and Rebellion
3.2.2. Escape to Nature
Part Ⅳ Optimism
4.1 Resolve the Conflict
4.1.1 Conformity
4.1.2 Withdrawal
4.2 Hopes in Romance and Mystery
4.3 Potentialities
4.4 Admiration of the Advanced Civilization
Part Ⅴ Conclusion
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