From Silence to Voice: The Rise of Maori Literature

Local Description

12/10 ##

Description

From Silence to Voice portrays the early 'silence' of Maori in New Zealand literature - characterised in caricature by colonial writers, then in increasingly sympathetic portraits from the likes of Frank Sargeson, Janet Frame and Noel Hilliard - through to the new and challenging works presented by Maori writers themselves.

Author description

Paola Della Valle completed her doctorate in English at the Universita degli Studi di Torino in 2007, specialising in Maori literature. Teacher, researcher and promoter of writing and cinema, she lives in Turin, Italy. This is her first book.

Stock Information

General Fields

• ISBN : 9781877514111
• Publisher : Oratia Media
• Imprint : Oratia Media
• Publication date : October 2010
• Dimensions : 210mm X 148mm
• Produced in : New Zealand
• Availability date : October 2010
• Product Type : books

Special Fields

• Illustrations : b/w illustrations
• Pages : 280
• Dewey classification : 820.2
• Bind : Paperback
• Author : Paola Della Valle