Contemporary Maori Writing

Author(s): Margaret Orbell (Introduction by)

Maori

Includes three poems by Hone Tuwhare: The Old Place, That Morning Early, Old Man Chanting in the Dark. Short stories include "Tangi" by Witi Ihimaera and "The Dream" by Patricia Grace. Other contributors are: Rora Paki, Riki Erihi, Nick Karaitiana, Rowley Habib, Rose Denness, Arapera Blank, Hirone Wikiriwhi, S. M. Mead, Harry Danse, Mason Durie, and Katarina Mataira. With a 2 page Introduction by Margaret Orbell. "A constant theme is the closeness and warmth of community life and the support that the social group has given the individual. Here are important new voices in New Zealand literature; and a convincing portrait of Maori life." 

Second hand, Good Condition.


Product Information

General Fields

  • : 9780589004477
  • : A. H. and A. W. Reed
  • : 01 January 1974
  • : 14x22cm
  • : Wellington
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Margaret Orbell (Introduction by)
  • : Hardback
  • : reprint
  • : Maori; English
  • : 820
  • : good-very good
  • : 153