“Candle Heart” in Candle Blossoms
Lin Hai-yin (1918-2001) was a native of Toufen in Miaoli County, Taiwan. She used “candle” to represent the poor fate of women in traditional, conservative society. Her writings steer clear of bitter outcries and tearful pleadings, but nevertheless very effectively convey the endless sorrows of women in calm, even conciliatory, words.
2004; clean manuscript; donated by Hsia Tsu-chuo
1981; Literature Press, Taipei; book; provided by the NMTL