Research Catalog

Title

Ngā tau rere = An anthology of ancient Māori poetry / chosen by David Simmons and Merimeri Penfold ; translated with annotations by David Simmons.

Publication

Auckland : Reed, 2003.

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Details

Additional Authors

• Simmons, D. R.
• Penfold, Merimeri

Description

176 p. : ill.; 24 cm.

Summary

"In Ngā Tau Rere, David Simmons introduces the reader to 61 ancient Māori poems of forms that are familiar and not so familiar. For example, there are tangi (laments) and haka taua (war dance) and, less well-known, whakaaraara (watch-cries). The poems have been selected from Sir George Grey's Ko Nga Moteatea me Nga Hairara o Nga Māori, which is a collection of works gathered and recorded by Grey and published in 1853. Every poem tells a story and is a record of Māori history. The author has provided English translations for each poem, as well as sourcing information about the subject matter of the poems and providing extensive notes. The introductory notes explain how Māori poetry is composed, and identifies elements of construction that provide a common thread throughout its many forms. This book is an excellent resource for those who wish to appreciate the beauty of Māori poetry and those who wish to study its form, its meaning and the contribution the art form makes to Māori society and culture." -- Provided by publisher.

Alternative Title

• Anthology of ancient Māori poetry
• Anthology of ancient Māori poetry

Subject

• Māori poetry
• Māori poetry > Translations into English

Note

• Sticker on t.p. verso acknowledges painting on cover.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. 163-167) and indexes.

Language (note)

• Poems in Māori and English, with notes and introductory essay in English.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain
• committed to retain

Contents

The settings of the poems -- The poems.

ISBN

079000853X (pbk.)

LCCN

^^2003374026

OCLC

• 53233805
• SCSB-11287110

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library