Hinemoa by H. J. Fletcher
"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 Maorilanguage. 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.)
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| Translator | Fletcher, H. J. (Henry James), 1868-1933 |
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| Title | Hinemoa With Notes & Vocabulary |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| 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. |
| 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 | Jul 6, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 155 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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