Description
Embark on an extraordinary journey through a vibrant, invented Samoan mythology in Albert Wendt's "The Adventures of Vela." This exuberant narrative follows the titular Vela across centuries as he navigates unique societies, including the rigidly structured Tagata-Nei and the peculiar Smellocracy of Olfact. Through Vela's encounters, the novel explores themes of societal norms, identity, and the enduring power of storytelling. Wendt masterfully blends comic absurdity with profound observations, creating a rich tapestry of myth and human experience that is both thought-provoking and wildly entertaining.
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paperback
University of Hawai'i Press
Published Jan 1, 2009
286 pages
ISBN: 9780824834203
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First Published
2009
Language
eng
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