Length13h 15m
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In "The Hawaiian Literature," Nathaniel Bright Emerson presents a comprehensive exploration of the narrative tapestry of Hawaii, emphasizing the interplay of culture, language, and oral traditions that define its literary landscape. Through meticulous analysis and rich detail, Emerson compiles poetry, prose, and oral histories, employing a narrative style that is both scholarly and evocative. The work not only reflects the unique Hawaiian worldview but situates it within the broader context of 19th-century literature and ethnographic study, highlighting the tensions between indigenous traditions and colonial influences. Emerson, a prominent figure in the field of Hawaiian studies, was deeply influenced by his own experiences living in Hawaii and his passion for the preservation of its cultural heritage. His scholarly background as a physician and ethnologist equipped him with a distinctive perspective that enriched his understanding of Hawaiian customs and stories. Emerson's commitment to documenting and interpreting Hawaiian literature arose from a desire to honor and safeguard a vanishing cultural identity during a time of significant social change. This seminal work is essential for anyone interested in Pacific literature, cultural anthropology, or the historical narratives of indigenous peoples. Emerson's eloquent and insightful examination invites readers to engage with the profound beauty and complexity of Hawaiian literature, urging us to recognize the power of storytelling in understanding cultural identity.
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length13 hrs 15 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION
2I. THE HULA
3II. THE HALAU; THE KUAHU--THEIR DECORATION AND CONSECRATION
4III. THE GODS OF THE HULA.
5IV. SUPPORT AND ORGANIZATION OF THE HULA
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6V. CEREMONIES OF GRADUATION; DÉBUT OF A HULA DANCER
7VI. THE PASSWORD--THE SONG OF ADMISSION
8VII. WORSHIP AT THE ALTAR OF THE HALAU
9VIII. COSTUME OF THE HULA DANCER
10IX. THE HULA ALA'A-PAPA
11X. THE HULA PA-ÍPU, OR KUÓLO
12XI. THE HULA KI'I
13XII. THE HULA PAHU
14XIII. THE HULA ÚLI-ULÍ
15XIV. THE HULA PUÍLI
16XV. THE HULA KA-LAAU
17XVI. THE HULA ÍLI-ÍLI
18XVII. THE HULA KÁ-ÉKE-ÉKE
19XVIII. AN INTERMISSION
20XIX. THE HULA MAU-KANI
21XX. THE HULA OHE
22XXI. THE MUSIC AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS OF THE HAWAIIANS
23XXII. GESTURE
24XXIII. THE HULA PA-HUA
25XXIV. THE HULA PELE
26XXV. THE HULA PA'I-UMAUMA
27XXVI. THE HULA KU'I MOLOKAI
28XXVII. THE HULA KIELÉI
29XXVIII. THE HULA MÚ'U-MÚ'U
30XXIX. THE HULA KOLANI
31XXX. THE HULA KOLEA
32XXXI. THE HULA MANÓ
33XXXII. THE HULA ILÍO
34XXXIII. THE HULA PUA'A
35XXXIV. THE HULA OHELO
36XXXV. THE HULA KILU
37XXXVI. THE HULA HOO-NA-NÁ
38XXXVII. THE HULA ULILI
39XXXVIII. THE HULA O-NIU
40XXXIX. THE HULA KU'I
41XL. THE OLI
42XLI. THE WATER OF KANE
43XLII. GENERAL REVIEW
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