'Olelo No'eau: Hawaiian Proverbs and Poetical Sayings
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Book Overview
Considered the finest ines compendium of traditional Hawaiian insight and lore handed down through generations of oral tradition. This book is a treasure of more than 3,000 proverbs and sayings... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0910240930
ISBN13:9780910240932
Release Date:January 1993
Publisher:Bishop Museum Press
Length:372 Pages
Weight:2.55 lbs.
Customer Reviews
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Olelo No Eau
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
A great informational source book for root meanings and sources for many Hawaiian language phrases and definitions.
Hawaiian Culture
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This book is a "must-read" for all Native Hawaiians as well as a serious student of the Hawaiian culture. Priceless!!!
Maika'i!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Everything and anything is excellent that comes from Mary Kawena Pukui...a major keeper of the culture and this book belongs in all libraries of those who study Hawaiian culture and society.
'Olelo No'eau
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
For anyone interested in learning about the poetry and eloquence that is the Hawaiian language, you have to buy this book. The book "Olelo No'eau (which means wise sayings) illustrates the ways in which Hawaiians used examples of what they observed in their everyday surroundings to express themselves. Each of the wise sayings covers a wide variety of topics including family, relationships, battle, life, and honor. Mary Kawena Puku'i has long been an avid perpetuator of the Hawaiian culture and I am very pleased to have this publication to share with others.
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 28 years ago
There exists no better introduction to the beauty and poetry of the Hawaiian language. Mary Kawena Pukui is the soul of old Hawai'i and posessed the intellect and ear to capture it. Certainly an informative read, this book also gives you the chance to turn your cliche ridden speech to exotic rhythms and poetry. A hui ho
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