Unwritten Literature Of Hawaii

Unwritten Literature of Hawaii: The Sacred Songs of the Hula is a book written by Nathaniel Bright Emerson that explores the traditional Hawaiian dance form known as hula and its accompanying music. The book delves into the history and cultural significance of hula, and provides translations and interpretations of the sacred songs that are an integral part of the dance. Emerson draws on his own experiences living in Hawaii and studying the language and customs of the native people to provide a comprehensive and insightful look at this unique form of art. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Hawaiian culture or the history of dance and music.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.