文摘
英文文摘
Acknowledgements
List of Abbreviations
Introduction
Chapter 1 The Submissive Role in Negotiation
1.1 Representation of Contemporary World
1.1.1 Political Upheavals in India
1.1.2 Colonization and Independence in Africa
1.1.3 Social Transformation in Britain
1.2 Intertextuality with Other Literary Classics
1.2.1 Entering the Heart of Africa
1.2.2 Inheritance of the Indian Culture
1.2.3 Resonance with English Literary Classics
Chapter 2 Dynamic Negotiations with Historical Context
2.1 Negotiation on History
2.1.1 Questioning the Authenticity of History
2.1.2 Rewriting History
2.2 Negotiation on Racism
2.2.1 Problem of Skin Colours
2.2.2 Casteism in India
2.2.3 Pursuit of True Equality
2.3 Negotiation on Sexual Relationship
2.3.1 Failed Sexual Experiences
2.3.2 Twisted Marriages
2.3.3 Harmony in Sexual Relationship
Chapter 3 The Constructive Power
3.1 Literary Influences
3.1.1 Voices from Nobodies
3.1.2 Uncertainty of Historical Narrations
3.1.3 The Hybrid Style：Non-fictional Reportage
3.1.4 Cosmopolitan Angle of View
3.2 Historical Power
3.2.1 Tocsin Function
3.2.2 Apocalyptic Function
Conclusion
Works Cited and Consulted
在读期间的科研成果
