| Abstract in English | 第1-6页 |
| Abstract in Chinese | 第6-9页 |
| Introduction | 第9-14页 |
| Chapter One The Superiority of the Contemplative over the Active Garden | 第14-25页 |
| A. The active garden: sensual pleasure | 第14-17页 |
| B. The contemplative garden: delight of the soul | 第17-23页 |
| C. The contrast and reconciliation of the two gardens | 第23-25页 |
| Chapter Two The Superiority of Solitude over Society | 第25-36页 |
| A. The solitude life: a state of innocence | 第25-32页 |
| B. The social life: a reality reflected | 第32-35页 |
| C. The contrast and reconciliation of the two lives | 第35-36页 |
| Chapter Three The Superiority of the Beauty of Gardens over the Beauty of Women | 第36-46页 |
| A. The beauty of gardens: the permanent beauty | 第36-39页 |
| B. The beauty of women: a step toward eternity | 第39-44页 |
| C. The contrast and reconciliation of the two beauties | 第44-46页 |
| Conclusion | 第46-49页 |
| Notes | 第49-54页 |
| Bibliography | 第54-58页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第58-59页 |
| Academic Achievements | 第59页 |
