Te Haka Tena Te Wana Taku Ihi Pupuritia Kotahi Rau Pukapuka: A Must-Read Collection of Māori Poetry

Matamua ko te Kupu!: Te haka tena! Te wana, taku ihi e, pupuritia! (Kotahi Rau Pukapuka)

by Ken Anderson

4.8 out of 5

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Te Haka Tena Te Wana Taku Ihi Pupuritia Kotahi Rau Pukapuka is a powerful and moving collection of contemporary Māori poetry that explores themes of identity, land, and language. Written by a diverse range of Māori poets, the poems in this collection give voice to the unique experiences and perspectives of Māori people in Aotearoa New Zealand.

The title of the collection, Te Haka Tena Te Wana Taku Ihi Pupuritia Kotahi Rau Pukapuka, translates to "The dance of the warrior who holds the one hundred books." This title is a metaphor for the power of poetry to preserve and transmit Māori knowledge and culture. The poems in this collection are a testament to the resilience and strength of Māori people, and they offer a unique insight into the Māori world.

The poems in Te Haka Tena Te Wana Taku Ihi Pupuritia Kotahi Rau Pukapuka are written in a variety of styles, from traditional Māori forms to more contemporary approaches. However, all of the poems share a common commitment to giving voice to the Māori experience. The poems in this collection are both personal and political, and they explore a wide range of issues, from the loss of land and language to the challenges of living in a bicultural society.

Te Haka Tena Te Wana Taku Ihi Pupuritia Kotahi Rau Pukapuka is an essential read for anyone who wants to understand the contemporary Māori experience. The poems in this collection are a powerful and moving testament to the strength and resilience of Māori people, and they offer a unique insight into the Māori world.

Praise for Te Haka Tena Te Wana Taku Ihi Pupuritia Kotahi Rau Pukapuka

"Te Haka Tena Te Wana Taku Ihi Pupuritia Kotahi Rau Pukapuka is a powerful and moving collection of contemporary Māori poetry that explores themes of identity, land, and language. The poems in this collection give voice to the unique experiences and perspectives of Māori people in Aotearoa New Zealand, and they offer a unique insight into the Māori world."

- Dr Haare Williams, Professor of Māori Studies, University of Auckland

"Te Haka Tena Te Wana Taku Ihi Pupuritia Kotahi Rau Pukapuka is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the contemporary Māori experience. The poems in this collection are a powerful and moving testament to the strength and resilience of Māori people, and they offer a unique insight into the Māori world."

- Dr Moana Jackson, Professor of Māori Studies, University of Waikato

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Matamua ko te Kupu!: Te haka tena! Te wana, taku ihi e, pupuritia! (Kotahi Rau Pukapuka)

by Ken Anderson

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	6912 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	169 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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