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Tales of Polynesia: Folktales from Hawai‘i, New Zealand, Tahiti, and Samoa

By (author) Yiling Changues

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Explore the enchanting world of Polynesian folklore in this beautiful illustrated collection. A woman falls in love with the king of the sharks. Two powerful sorcerers compete in a battle of magical wits. The king of Maui's fastest messenger races to bring a young woman back from the dead. In these traditional stories, the borders blur between life and death, reality and magic, and land and sea. You'll encounter awe-inspiring warriors, tricky magicians, and fearsome creatures of the deep. This volume includes legends from Hawai'i, New Zealand, Tahiti, and Samoa, showcasing the rich narrative tradition of the Polynesian islands. Each tale is paired with evocative contemporary art in this special illustrated edition.

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Normally shipped | Available from overseas. Dispatched in aprox 4-8 weeks as local supplier is out of stock
Publisher | Chronicle Books
Published date | 25 May 2023
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Format | Hardback
Pages | 144
Dimensions | 229 x 191 x 0mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 0g
ISBN | 978-1-7972-1756-7
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BISAC | fiction / fairy tales, folklore & mythology


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