Tag Archives: Indigenous Literature

A response to Transient by Kelly Joseph

A woman who is stranded in the United States, where she was seeking adventures but is increasingly feeling homesick. Never able to fully arrive in this country the woman wanders through the streets of New York one day until she … Continue reading

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The Imaginary Lives of James Pōneke

A review of Tina Makereti’s latest novel, a book which focuses on the experiences of a Māori orphan *Warning: contains spoilers* The Imaginary Lives of James Pōneke, written by Tina Makereti, narrates the live of Hemi/James, who showcases his experiences … Continue reading

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The Imaginary Lives of James Pōneke – Book Review

“You only have one life in your possession, James. Why not make it of your most magnificent imagining?“ How do you go on when you’ve got no family member left and don’t know where you even belong? When you desperately … Continue reading

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Welcome to the sub-blog “Indigenous Literature from New Zealand”

Nau mai, haere mai! Here, you will find various kinds of contributions – ranging from short literary analyses to response papers and reviews – focussing on different sorts of ‘texts’ – including short stories, lyrics, novels, and poems. All blog … Continue reading

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