A. W. Reed

Favourite Maori Legends

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Maori myths and legends have an important role in transmitting and regenerating traditional knowledge. Yet as Ross Calman points out in his introduction to this new edition, they are also simply great yarns - reflective of a time whentelling and listening to stories was a key leisure activity in Maori society.FAVOURITE MAORI LEGENDS is an invitation to enjoy over 30 of the most memorable legends, grouped into themes of the spirit world, patupaiarehe (ghosts), taniwha (legendary monsters), supernatural creatures, heroes and deeds of daring. Concise yet complete, these gripping stories are enlivened by the timeless illustrations of Roger Hart.

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Produktdetails

ISBN: 978-1-877514-56-2
EAN: 9781877514562
Produktnummer: 16591134
Verlag: Libro International
Sprache: Englisch
Erscheinungsjahr: 2015
Seitenangabe: 154 S.
Masse: H21.1 cm x B14.9 cm x D1.5 cm 215 g
Abbildungen: Paperback
Gewicht: 215

Über den Autor

A.W. Reed (19081979) was one of New Zealands most influential writers and publishers. He helped build A.H. & A.W. Reed into the countrys leading publisher by the mid-twentieth century, and authored more than 200 books. His works on Maori mythology have served New Zealanders for several generations. Ross Calman (Ngati Raukawa, Ngati Toa, Kai Tahu) is a highly respected author and editor; his works include the revised Reed Book of Maori Mythology and Reed Book of Maori Exploration, along with several MaoriEnglish dictionaries. Ross lives in Wellington with his wife and two children.