Description

Witi Ihimaera's groundbreaking debut novel, Tangi, returns in a special anniversary edition, celebrating fifty years since its initial release. This seminal work, the first novel by a Māori author, offers a profound exploration of family, grief, and cultural tradition centered around a three-day tangihanga. Through the poignant relationship between a father and son, the narrative delves into themes that have resonated throughout Ihimaera's celebrated career. Experience the rich storytelling and evocative prose that marked the beginning of a literary legacy, with added depth and detail for this commemorative publication.

Available Editions

paperback edition cover

paperback

Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited

Published May 30, 2023

227 pages

ISBN: 9781776953745

available

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Details

First Published

1973

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Tangi by Witi Ihimaera.

Death/Grief