Songs and Poems of Queen Salote
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Author:WOOD-ELLEM E
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ISBN:9789822130089
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Publication Date:January 2019
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Pages:450
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Binding:Hardback
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Publisher:Vava-u Press
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Country of Publication:
Songs and Poems of Queen Salote
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Author:WOOD-ELLEM E
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ISBN:9789822130089
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Publication Date:January 2019
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Pages:450
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Binding:Hardback
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Publisher:Vava-u Press
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Country of Publication:
Description
The Songs & Poems of Queen Salote brings together in one volume the known artistic work of Queen Salote, Tonga's poet on the throne *(1918-1965). For the first time the work of Polynesia's great composer becomes accessible to an English speaking audience, who have never before known Queen Salote as a poet.
Line for line translation of 114 compositions, includes songs, lullabies, recitals, laments, drama, and Tonga's great dances the lakalaka and Ma'ulu'ulu, with over 170 illustrations.
This 2019 reprint edition has minor typographical corrections, and the prelinminary contents pages are rearranged.
Featured in the 9 September 2019 Pasifika newsletter.
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The Songs & Poems of Queen Salote brings together in one volume the known artistic work of Queen Salote, Tonga's poet on the throne *(1918-1965). For the first time the work of Polynesia's great composer becomes accessible to an English speaking audience, who have never before known Queen Salote as a poet.
Line for line translation of 114 compositions, includes songs, lullabies, recitals, laments, drama, and Tonga's great dances the lakalaka and Ma'ulu'ulu, with over 170 illustrations.This 2019 reprint edition has minor typographical corrections, and the prelinminary contents pages are rearranged.
Featured in the 9 September 2019 Pasifika newsletter.
To receive this newsletter regularly please email us with your name and contact details.