The Traditional Literature of Hawaii - Sacred Songs of the Hula
| Author | : Nathaniel Bright Emerson |
| Publisher | : e-artnow |
| Total Pages | : 472 |
| Release | : 2020-12-17 |
| ISBN-10 | : EAN:4064066393793 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Traditional Literature of Hawaii - Sacred Songs of the Hula by : Nathaniel Bright Emerson
Download or read book The Traditional Literature of Hawaii - Sacred Songs of the Hula written by Nathaniel Bright Emerson and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2020-12-17 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For students of Hawaiian language, music, dance and culture, this work is a rare mine of gold! The author gives the original songs in Hawaiian text, coupled with English translations. These songs are very much a part of Hawaiian culture and society, the texts showing roots in mythological facets, cultural associations, ecological backdrops, and even erotic imagery!
