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'Olelo No'eau : Hawaiian Proverbs & Poetical Sayings
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #290425 in Books
- Published on: 1997-06
- Format: Illustrated
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 372 pages
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Language Notes
Text: English (translation)
Customer Reviews
'Olelo No'eau
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.
The litheness of a hula dancer in a tome of a book
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
Hawaiian Culture
This book is a "must-read" for all Native Hawaiians as well as a serious student of the Hawaiian culture. Priceless!!!
