Folktales Of The Maori (1907)

By Alfred Grace

Book Overview

""Folktales of the Maori"" is a collection of traditional stories and legends from the Maori people of New Zealand, compiled and translated by Alfred Augustus Grace in 1907. The book includes tales of gods and goddesses, heroes and villains, and everyday people facing extraordinary challenges. The stories offer insight into the Maori culture and belief system, as well as their history and way of life. The book is divided into sections based on themes such as creation, love and marriage, and death and the afterlife. Each story is accompanied by detailed notes and commentary by the author, providing context and explanation for the reader. ""Folktales of the Maori"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the folklore and mythology of the Maori people, as well as those interested in the history and culture of New Zealand.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166040518
• ISBN13: 9781166040512
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"