Unwritten Literature of Hawaii
The Sacred Songs of the HulaBy Nathaniel Bright Emerson
Length12h 23m
About this audiobook
Nathaniel Bright Emerson's 'Unwritten Literature of Hawaii' delves into the rich oral traditions and storytelling techniques of Hawaiian culture. Through meticulous research and firsthand accounts, Emerson explores how Hawaiian tales were passed down through generations without the need for a written language, highlighting the importance of orality in preserving cultural heritage. Drawing on a mix of folk tales, myths, and historical accounts, this book offers a comprehensive look at the unwritten literature of Hawaii, shedding light on the unique literary style and cultural context of these narratives. Emerson's work serves as a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts interested in indigenous storytelling traditions and the intersection of orality and literature. Nathaniel Bright Emerson, a respected ethnologist and anthropologist, was deeply committed to studying and preserving the cultural practices of Hawaii. His background in Hawaiian studies and his passion for oral storytelling led him to compile this seminal work on the unwritten literature of Hawaii. By capturing these narratives in written form, Emerson ensures that future generations can appreciate and learn from this vital aspect of Hawaiian culture. For readers interested in Hawaiian folklore, oral traditions, or literature, 'Unwritten Literature of Hawaii' is a must-read. Emerson's insightful analysis and extensive research offer a unique window into the rich storytelling traditions of the Hawaiian islands, making this book an essential addition to any library of Pacific literature and cultural studies.
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Length12 hrs 23 mins
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Publish dateMay 7, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
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23XXI.--THE MUSIC AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS OF THE HAWAIIANS
2INTRODUCTION
24XXII.--GESTURE
3I.--THE HULA
25XXIII.--THE HULA PA-HUA
4II.--THE HALAU; THE KUAHU--THEIR DECORATION AND CONSECRATION
26XXIV--THE HULA PELE
5III.--THE GODS OF THE HULA.
27XXV.--THE HULA PA'I-UMAUMA
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6IV.--SUPPORT AND ORGANIZATION OF THE HULA
28XXVI.--THE HULA KU'I MOLOKAI
7V--CEREMONIES OF GRADUATION; DÉBUT OF A HULA DANCER
29XXVII.--THE HULA KIELÉI
8VI.--THE PASSWORD--THE SONG OF ADMISSION
30XXVIII.--THE HULA MÚ'U-MÚ'U
9VII.--WORSHIP AT THE ALTAR OF THE HALAU
31XXIX.--THE HULA KOLANI
10VIII.--COSTUME OF THE HULA DANCER
32XXX.--THE HULA KOLEA
11IX.--THE HULA ALA'A-PAPA
33XXXI.--THE HULA MANÓ
12X.--THE HULA PA-ÍPU, OR KUÓLO
34XXXII.--THE HULA ILÍO
13XI.--THE HULA KI'I
35XXXIII.--THE HULA PUA'A
14XII.--THE HULA PAHU
36XXXIV.--THE HULA OHELO
15XIII.--THE HULA ÚLI-ULÍ
37XXXV.--THE HULA KILU
16XIV.--THE HULA PUÍLI
38XXXVI.--THE HULA HOO-NA-NÁ
17XV.--THE HULA KA-LAAU
39XXXVII.--THE HULA ULILI
18XVI.--THE HULA ÍLI-ÍLI
40XXXVIII.--THE HULA O-NIU
19XVII.--THE HULA KÁ-ÉKE-ÉKE
41XXXIX.--THE HULA KU'I
20XVIII.--AN INTERMISSION
42XL.--THE OLI
21XIX.--THE HULA MAU-KANI
43XLI.--THE WATER OF KANE
22XX.--THE HULA OHE
44XLII.--GENERAL REVIEW
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