وایکوره‌رو: دنیای بلاغت مائوری

Based on in-depth research and interviews with 30 tribal elders, this guidebook to whaikorero—or New Zealand’s traditional Maori oratory—is the first introduction to this fundamental art form. Assessing whaikorero’s origin, history, structure, language, and style of delivery, this volume features a range of speech samples in Maori with English translations and captures the wisdom and experience of the Maori tribal groups, including Ngai Tuhoe, Ngati Awa, Te Arawa, and Waikato-Maniapoto. Informative and noteworthy, this bilingual examination will interest both modern practitioners of whaikorero and Maori culture aficionados. Anyone Welcomed Onto A Marae Will Understand That Whaikōrero - Or Oratory - Is At The Heart Of Maori Culture. Based On Extensive Research And Oral Information From Thirty Of The Leading Exponents Of Whaikōrero, Poia Rewi Explains Whaikōrero's Origin And History, Structure, Language And Style Of Delivery, Who May Speak And Where Speech Happens. The Book Represents Kuia And Koroua From Tuhoe, Ngati Kahungunu, Te Arawa, Ngati Porou, Ngati Awa, Waikato-maniapoto, Te Whakatohea, Ngapuhi And Ngati Whare. Featuring A Range Of Sample Whaikorero From Both Oral And Literary Sources -- Front Cover Flap. Map Of Tribal Lands -- 1. Introduction -- 2. What Is Whaikōrero -- 3. How To Learn To Whaikōrero -- 4. Whaikōrero As Rituals Of Encounter -- 5. Who Can Perform Whaikōrero -- 6. What Skills Are Required For Oratory? -- 7. The Mana Of Whaikōrero -- 8. Protocols Of Place -- 9. The Structure Of Whaikōrero -- 10. The Future Of Whaikōrero -- Appendix. Sample Whaikōrero. Poia Rewi. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 211-232) And Index.