Лучшие книги Witi Ihimaera-Smiler Вити Ихимаэра

Рассказы новозеландского писателя посвящены жизни коренного населения страны - маори, ставшего жертвой колониального господства. Вити Ихимаэра повествует об истории и культуре маори, об их стремлении найти свое место в мире, быстро меняющемся под натиском западной цивилизации.

Впервые на русском языке публикуется книга писателя, представляющего коренное население Новой Зеландии. С теплотой и юмором, ярко и правдиво рисует автор жизнь и обычаи современной маорийской деревни. Старый уклад маори разрушен, капиталистические отношения подтачивают родовую общину изнутри, в разных формах проявляется в стране расовая дискриминация. Писатель ратует за сохранение маорийского культурно-исторического наследия, его тревожит судьба и будущее его народа.

Eight-year-old Kahu craves her great-grandfather’s love and attention. But he is focused on his duties as chief of a Maori tribe in Whangara, on the East Coast of New Zealand — a tribe that claims descent from the legendary ‘whale rider’. In every generation since the whale rider, a male has inherited the title of chief. But now there is no male heir — there’s only Kahu. She should be the next in line for the title, but her great-grandfather is blinded by tradition and sees no use for a girl. Kahu will not be ignored. And in her struggle she has a unique ally: the whale rider himself, from whom she has inherited the ability to communicate with whales. Once that sacred gift is revealed, Kahu may be able to re-establish her people’s ancestral connections, earn her great-grandfather’s attention — and lead her tribe to a bold new future.

A lively, stimulating and engaging retelling of purakau - Maori Myths - by contemporary Maori writers. Ka mua, ka mrui Ancient Maori creation myths, portrayals of larger-than-life heroes and tales of engrossing magical beings have endured through the ages. Some hail back to Hawaiki, some are firmly grounded in New Zealand and its landscape. Through countless generations, the stories haven been reshaped and passed on. This new collection presents a wide range of traditional myths that have been retold by some of our best Maori wordsmiths. The writers have added their own creativity, perspectives and sometimes wonderfully unexpected twists, bringing new life and energy to these rich, spellbinding and significant taonga. Take a fresh look at Papatuanuku, a wild ride with Maui, or have a creepy encounter with Ruruhi-Kerepo, for these and many more mythical figures await you. Explore the past, from it shape the future ... The contributors are: Jacqueline Carter, David Geary, Patricia Grace, Briar Grace-Smith, Whiti Hereaka, Keri Hulme, Witi Ihimaera, Kelly Joseph, Hemi Kelly, Nic Low, Tina Makereti, Kelly Ana Morey, Paula Morris, Frazer Rangihuna, Renee, Robert Sullivan, Apirana Taylor, Ngahuia Te Awekotuku, Clayton Te Kohe, Hone Tuwhare, Briar Wood

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