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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
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION
23XXII. GESTURE
2I. THE HULA
24XXIII. THE HULA PA-HUA
3II. THE HALAU; THE KUAHU--THEIR DECORATION AND CONSECRATION
25XXIV. THE HULA PELE
4III. THE GODS OF THE HULA.
26XXV. THE HULA PA'I-UMAUMA
5IV. SUPPORT AND ORGANIZATION OF THE HULA
27XXVI. THE HULA KU'I MOLOKAI
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6V. CEREMONIES OF GRADUATION; DÉBUT OF A HULA DANCER
28XXVII. THE HULA KIELÉI
7VI. THE PASSWORD--THE SONG OF ADMISSION
29XXVIII. THE HULA MÚ'U-MÚ'U
8VII. WORSHIP AT THE ALTAR OF THE HALAU
30XXIX. THE HULA KOLANI
9VIII. COSTUME OF THE HULA DANCER
31XXX. THE HULA KOLEA
10IX. THE HULA ALA'A-PAPA
32XXXI. THE HULA MANÓ
11X. THE HULA PA-ÍPU, OR KUÓLO
33XXXII. THE HULA ILÍO
12XI. THE HULA KI'I
34XXXIII. THE HULA PUA'A
13XII. THE HULA PAHU
35XXXIV. THE HULA OHELO
14XIII. THE HULA ÚLI-ULÍ
36XXXV. THE HULA KILU
15XIV. THE HULA PUÍLI
37XXXVI. THE HULA HOO-NA-NÁ
16XV. THE HULA KA-LAAU
38XXXVII. THE HULA ULILI
17XVI. THE HULA ÍLI-ÍLI
39XXXVIII. THE HULA O-NIU
18XVII. THE HULA KÁ-ÉKE-ÉKE
40XXXIX. THE HULA KU'I
19XVIII. AN INTERMISSION
41XL. THE OLI
20XIX. THE HULA MAU-KANI
42XLI. THE WATER OF KANE
21XX. THE HULA OHE
43XLII. GENERAL REVIEW
22XXI. THE MUSIC AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS OF THE HAWAIIANS
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