The Raupo Book of Maori Proverbs

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Author: Reed, A.W.ISBN: 9780143567912Publisher: Penguin NZYear first published: 02 Jul 2012Pages: 192 Format: Paperback / softbackProverbs (or whakatauki) express the wisdom, wit a nd commonsense of the Maori people. They are of great value and inspiration to writers, story-tellers and anyone speaking in a Maori setting.Several hundred proverbs are contained in The Raupo Book of Maori Proverbs, categorised under a large number of diverse headings, with translations and explanations in English. This comprehensive and dependablebook serves as both a useful reference and an insight into values of the Maori. Show more