《白翎鸶之歌》是台湾生态小说的先声。钟肇政之所以能写出这篇具有革新意义的作品,首先是他对弱小者特别的关注和同情,其次是深受史怀哲“敬畏生命”思想的影响,再次是秉承乡土作家的“土地关怀”传统。钟肇政清醒地保留自己观察生活和社会的慧眼,从而发出了“不合时宜”而悠远的声音。 “White Ling Song” is the forerunner of Taiwan’s ecological novels. Zhong Zhaozheng has been able to write this piece of innovative works, first of all his special attention and sympathy for the weaker, followed by the profound influence of Shi Huai-zhe’s thought of “reverence for life,” and once again upholding the “ Land Care ”Tradition. Zhong Zhaozheng soberly reserved his own eyes on the observation of life and society, thus sending out “out of date” and distant voices.