Emerson, Nathaniel Bright 1839-1915 creator text utu 2007 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Unwritten Literature of Hawaii: The Sacred Songs of the Hula" by Nathaniel B. Emerson is an ethnographic work written in the early 20th century. This publication explores the deeply rooted cultural significance of hula dance and its associated sacred songs in Hawaiian society. The book serves as a collection of translations, notes, and accounts related to the hula, revealing its profound impact on the communal imagination and social life of the ancient Hawaiians. The opening of the work establishes the hula as a vital component of Hawaiian cultural expression, interweaving poetry, music, and dance in a manner that reflects the emotions and experiences of the people. Emerson conveys how hula served not just as entertainment but as a ritualistic practice steeped in religious significance and communal memory. He articulates the essence of hula, touching upon the relationships between the dancers, the spiritual dimensions of the performance, and the concept of storytelling through song, while highlighting the sacred aspects that elevate it beyond mere spectacle into a manifestation of cultural identity and heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2007-01-06 Carlo Traverso, Rénald Lévesque and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net, This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica). Revised by Richard Tonsing. Original publication data not identified Folklore -- Hawaii Hula (Dance) Songs, Hawaiian Hawaiian language -- Texts PL Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20299 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20299 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133453.0 20299