02397cam a22003133u 4500 13603 UtSlPG 20260610133325.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PL Haleole, S. N. The Hawaiian Romance Of Laieikawai Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-10-05 Produced by Karen Lofstrom and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliotheque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr "The Hawaiian Romance of Laieikawai" by S. N. Haleole is a significant work of Polynesian literature written in the mid-19th century. It narrates the enchanting tale of Laieikawai, a native chiefess, and her journey through the realms of gods and mortals, exploring themes of love and deification within the rich context of Hawaiian folklore. The story serves as a cultural artifact, uncovering the traditions and myths of the Hawaiian people while highlighting the importance of oral storytelling. The opening of the narrative introduces Laieikawai as a high-ranking princess raised in an idyllic paradise, Paliuli, cared for by a supernatural guardian and surrounded by natural beauty. It sets the stage for her relationships and the challenges she faces in a world inhabited by divine beings and human complexities. The beginning also provides contextual information about the narrative's origins, its preservation of ancient Hawaiian customs, and the author’s acknowledgment of various influences and sources that shaped this tale. Through vivid descriptions of the characters and their environment, Haleole's work aims to revive native storytelling traditions, offering readers a glimpse into the lives, beliefs, and artistry of the Polynesian people. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Tales -- Hawaii Beckwith, Martha Warren, 1871-1959 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13603 54991 54991