Tales of Polynesia: Folktales from Hawaii, New Zealand, Tahiti, and Samoa

(Hardback)

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A woman falls in love with the king of the sharks. Two powerful sorcerers compete in a battle of magical wits. The king of Maui's fastest messenger races to bring a young woman back from the dead. In these traditional tales, the borders blur between life and death, reality and magic, and land and sea.

This volume includes legends from Hawai'i, New Zealand, Tahiti, and Samoa, showcasing the rich narrative tradition of the Polynesian islands. You'll encounter awe-inspiring warriors, tricky magicians, and fearsome creatures of the deep. Each tale is paired with evocative contemporary art, creatinga special illustrated edition to read, share, and treasure acrossgenerations.

Author Bio

Yiling Changues is an illustrator and graphic designer based between Tahiti and Paris.