The Raupo Book of Maori Proverbs

Name: The Raupo Book of Maori Proverbs
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by A. W. Reed

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The Raupo Book of Maori Proverbs

by A. W. Reed

1 rating • 1 review • 1 shelved

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ISBN10 0143567918
ISBN13 9780143567912
Publish Date 2 July 2012
Publish Status Unknown
Publish Country NZ
Imprint Raupo Publishing (NZ) Ltd

Format Paperback
Pages 192
Language English

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Not a book to read, more of a reference, but I've been on the lookout for collections of Aboriginal / Maori myths and came across this when I was in New Zealand in June. It's exactly what it says on the packet: a book of the different proverbs used by Maori over time, in both the original language and an English translation. They're sorted by broad subject ranges and most of them include a small explanation (or a longer one if the proverb doesn't translate clearly, or uses idioms specific to the Maori). Excellent for what it is.