BOOKS FROM SAMOALeaves of the Banyan Tree
by Albert Wendt
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Male author
Description:
An epic spanning three generations, Leaves of the Banyan Tree tells the story of a family and community in Western Samoa, exploring on a grand scale such universal themes as greed, corruption, colonialism, exploitation, and revenge. Winner of the 1980 New Zealand Wattie Book of the Year Award, it is considered a classic work of Pacific literature.
Reviews:
(4 weeks ago) |
25 Mar, 2024
An absolutely epic tale spanning several generations of a Samoan family during the dawning of the nation. This book gave a feel for Samoan living, the struggles with colonialism and independence. Great read!
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(4 weeks ago) |
25 Mar, 2024
An absolutely epic tale spanning several generations of a Samoan family during the dawning of the nation. This book gave a feel for Samoan living, the struggles with colonialism and independence. Great read!
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