Lin Lian Yu (Lim Lian Geok) ● Pen-Written Letters

名称：林连玉硬笔书札

作者：林连玉（公元1901年-公元1985年）

简介：

书体：行书

Author: Lin Lian Yu (1901 – 1985)

Overview: Lin Lian Yu (also known as Lim Lian Geok in Malaysia) is an epic figure in the history of Malaysia’s Chinese Language education. The former chairman of the United Chinese School Teachers’ Association of Malaysia was a notable author, educationist and leader of Chinese Language education all his life. Hailed from Yong Chun District, Fu Jian Province and graduated from Xiamen’s Jimei Teachers College, Lin came over to Malaya in 1925. He adopted the “Kang Ru Ye” pen name in the 50s and was a contributor in “Shang Yu” supplement to Nanyang Siang Pau. He devoted his life to the promotion of Chinese Language education in Malaysia amid many heart-wrenching adversities. He impressed with his widely acknowledged literary prowess as seen in his old-style or classical poetry. He engaged himself with renowned calligraphers Ouyang Xue Feng, Li Jia Yao, Wang Mi Wen, Zhu Mo, Bo Yuan and Liang Pi Yun through poetry exchanges. 

Calligraphy Style: Xing Shu

释文：

飄零作客滯南洲，時序渾忘春也秋。

幸有嶙峋傲骨在，更無暮夜苞苴羞。

橫揮鐵腕批龍甲，怒奮空拳搏虎頭。

海外孤雛孤苦甚，欲憑隻掌挽狂流。