Tales of Polynesia

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Explore the enchanting world of Polynesian folklore in this beautifully illustrated collection of traditional stories.

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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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Weight 0.646 kg
Dimensions 22.9 × 19.1 × 1.8 cm
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Cover

Hardback

Pages

cm

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

398.20996 (edition:23/eng/20220719)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K