| Introduction | 第1-10页 |
| Ⅰ. Defining Science Fiction | 第10-16页 |
| Ⅱ. Relationship between science fiction and realism | 第16-19页 |
| 1. Definition of realism | 第16-17页 |
| 2. Relationship between science fiction and realism | 第17-19页 |
| Ⅲ. Early works of science fiction and their realistic significance | 第19-22页 |
| 1. The beginning of science fiction | 第19页 |
| 2. Frankenstein | 第19-20页 |
| 3. Jules Verne | 第20-22页 |
| Ⅳ. The realistic significance of H. G. Wells' science fiction | 第22-48页 |
| 1. Status of Wells' science fiction | 第22-23页 |
| 2. The realistic significance of the science fiction of Wells | 第23-48页 |
| 1) Technological prophecy | 第23-25页 |
| 2) Reflection on social problems and moral issues | 第25-48页 |
| A. Futures of human societies | 第26-32页 |
| B. Religion | 第32-35页 |
| C. Science, humanity and morality | 第35-45页 |
| D. Colonial expansion of the imperialist countries | 第45-48页 |
| Ⅴ. Conclusion | 第48-50页 |
| Bibliography | 第50-52页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第52页 |
