| Abstract | 第4-5页 |
| 摘要 | 第6-8页 |
| Introduction | 第8-22页 |
| 1. The Sensation Novel | 第8-11页 |
| 2. Literature Review on the Sensation Novel | 第11-20页 |
| A. The Research Abroad | 第11-18页 |
| B. The Domestic Research | 第18-20页 |
| 3. The Argument, Methodology, and Significance of the Thesis | 第20-22页 |
| Chapter One Space Theory and Literary Studies | 第22-33页 |
| 1. Some Basic Concepts and Tenets in Space Theory | 第22-27页 |
| 2. Space Theory in Literary Studies | 第27-33页 |
| Chapter Two The Domestic Space with Obedience and Power in Daily Life | 第33-46页 |
| 1. The Traditional Virtue--Females Acting Dutifully | 第34-42页 |
| 2. The Conventional Power--Males Wielding Household Authority | 第42-46页 |
| Chapter Three The Domestic Space with Females’ Awakening and Rebellions39 | 第46-62页 |
| 1. Transgression and Determination--The Masculine Female Coping withDilemmas | 第47-51页 |
| 2. Transformation and Wisdom--Female Assistants Assisting the Detection | 第51-56页 |
| 3. Subversion and Bravery--“Female Detectives”Detecting the Crimes | 第56-62页 |
| Chapter Four The Domestic Space with Evil and Conspiracy | 第62-72页 |
| 1. Terror and Betrayal--Incredible Murders Murdering | 第63-66页 |
| 2. Ambition and Hypocrisy--Money-oriented Bigamist Committing Bigamy | 第66-68页 |
| 3. Malice and Greed--Selfish Moneygrubbers Embezzling Property | 第68-72页 |
| Conclusion | 第72-74页 |
| References | 第74-79页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第79页 |
