The Parihaka Woman
There has never been a New Zealand novel quite like The Parihaka Woman. Richly imaginative and original, weaving together fact and fiction, it sets the remarkable story of Erenora against the historical background of the turbulent and compelling events that occurred in Parihak... read full description below.
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| ISBN-13 |
9781869797294 |
| ISBN-10 |
1869797299 |
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| Stock |
Available |
| Status |
Available at publisher; usually ships 5-14 working days |
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| Publisher |
Random House |
| Imprint |
Vintage New Zealand |
| Publication Date |
7 October 2011
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| Publication Country |
 New Zealand |
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| Format |
Trade Paperback/Paperback |
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| Author(s) |
By Ihimaera, Witi |
| Category |
Fiction
Modern Fiction
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| Interest Age |
Young Adults |
| Reading Age |
Young Adults |
| Library of Congress |
Maori (New Zealand people), New Zealand - History - 1876-1918 |
| NBS Text |
General & Literary Fiction |
| ONIX Text |
General/trade |
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| Number of Pages |
280 |
| Dimensions |
Width: 135mm
Height: 216mm
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| Weight |
420g |
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| Dewey Code |
Not specified |
| Catalogue Code |
220560 |
Description of this Book
There has never been a New Zealand novel quite like The Parihaka Woman. Richly imaginative and original, weaving together fact and fiction, it sets the remarkable story of Erenora against the historical background of the turbulent and compelling events that occurred in Parihaka during the 1870s and 1880s. Parihaka is the place Erenora calls home, a peaceful Taranaki settlement overcome by war and land confiscation. As her world is threatened, Erenora must find within herself the strength, courage and ingenuity to protect those whom she loves. And, like a Shakespearean heroine, she must change herself before she can take up her greatest challenge and save her exiled husband, Horitana. Surprising, inventive and deeply moving, The Parihaka Woman confirms Witi Ihimaera as one of New Zealand's finest and most memorable storytellers. Always surprising and inventive, THE PARIHAKA WOMAN reveals a working writer constantly extending his range and humanity, continuing his exploration into the history of New Zealand and working at its intersections with fiction. It affirms Ihimaera's place in New Zealand literature as one of our finest technicians and storytellers.
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Author's Bio
Witi Ihimaera was the first Maori novelist and has now published 12 novels, 6 collections of short stories as well as various works for children. Apart from his work as a writer, Ihimaera has also had careers in teaching, theatre, opera, film and television.
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