The Raupo Book of Maori Proverbs
Download or Read eBook The Raupo Book of Maori Proverbs PDF written by A.W. Reed and published by Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited. This book was released on 2012-07-02 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : A.W. Reed |
| Publisher | : Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited |
| Total Pages | : 196 |
| Release | : 2012-07-02 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781742532639 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1742532632 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (39 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Raupo Book of Maori Proverbs by : A.W. Reed
Book excerpt: Proverbs (or whakatauki) express the wisdom, wit and commonsense of the Maori people. They are of great value and inspiration to writers, story-tellers and anyone speaking in a Maori setting. Several hundred proverbs are contained in The Raupo Book of Maori Proverbs, categorised under a large number of diverse headings, with translations and explanations in English. This comprehensive and dependable book serves as both a useful reference and an insight into values of the Maori.
