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Tangi – Witi Ihimaera

Tangi marks the 50th anniversary of Witi Ihimaera’s award-winning debut novel and a landmark in New Zealand literature. First published when Ihimaera was just 29, it was the first novel by a Maori author to reach publication and went on to win the James Wattie Book of the Year Award.

Set over a three-day tangihanga, the novel explores the profound relationship between a father and son, showcasing the hallmarks of Ihimaera’s storytelling that would continue in works such as Pounamu Pounamu. For this special anniversary edition, Ihimaera has revisited the text, adding richer detail and further developing the themes that have preoccupied him throughout his career.

Key Features:

50th anniversary edition of Witi Ihimaera’s debut novel

First novel by a Maori author, a landmark in New Zealand literature

Winner of the James Wattie Book of the Year Award

Explores family, grief, and Maori cultural practices through a three-day tangihanga

Revised and enriched edition with additional details and developed themes

Author: Witi Ihimaera
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781776950485
Ideal For: Adults, students, and readers of Maori literature, New Zealand fiction, and classic novels

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