Hinemoa by H. J. Fletcher

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Translator Fletcher, H. J. (Henry James), 1868-1933
Title Hinemoa
With Notes & Vocabulary
Credits Produced by Jonathan Ah Kit, Mark C. Orton, Christine D.
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https://www.pgdp.net. We would also like to thank: Victoria
University of Wellington College of Education (Gender and
Women's Studies Programme) and Dr Winifred Bauer, Te Kawa
a Maui, Te Whare Wananga o te Upoko o te Ika a Maui
(Victoria University of Wellington) for advice on the text.
Summary "Hinemoa" by H. J. Fletcher is a historical account of a Maori legend, produced in the early 20th century. The narrative focuses on the tale of Hinemoa, a prominent female figure in Maori culture, and her journey of love and determination as she strives to be with her beloved Tutanekai. This book not only tells the story but also provides explanatory notes and a vocabulary to assist readers in understanding the Maori language. The plot revolves around Hinemoa, who, enamored with Tutanekai, embarks on a courageous journey across Lake Rotorua to reunite with him. The story vividly depicts her struggles and the challenges she faces while navigating traditional Maori customs. It is rich with cultural elements, illustrating the complexities of love in the context of familial and societal expectations. Ultimately, Hinemoa's perseverance leads to her embracing her love, reflecting the deeper themes of resilience and the power of affection within Maori heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Maori
LoC Class PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
Subject Legends -- New Zealand
Subject Maori language -- Dictionaries -- English
Subject Maori language -- Texts
Category Text
EBook-No. 22009
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 2, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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