Finding Meaning Kaona and Contemporary Hawaiian Literature / Brandy Nalani McDougall.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McDougall, Brandy Nālani, author.

Series:

Critical issues in indigenous studies.

Critical issues in indigenous studies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hawaiian literature--History and criticism.

Hawaiian literature.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (224 pages) : illustrations.

Edition:

1st ed.

Manufacture:

Baltimore, Md. : Project MUSE, 2016

Place of Publication:

Tucson : The University of Arizona Press, 2016.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"The first extensive study of contemporary Hawaiian literature, Finding Meaning examines kaona, the practice of hiding and finding meaning, for its profound connectivity. Through kaona, author Brandy Nalani McDougall affirms the tremendous power of Indigenous stories and genealogies to give lasting meaning to decolonization movements"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction. Living Moʻolelo

Chapter 1. Hiding and seeking meaning : kaona and kaona connectivity

Chapter 2. Kaona connectivity to the Kumulipo

Chapter 3. Kaona connectivity to Papa, Wākea, and Hāloa Naka

Chapter 4. Kaona connectivity to Pele and Hiʻiaka

Conclusion. Living Moʻolelo, living decolonial.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-8165-3385-7

OCLC:

946967118