Writing Along Broken Lines Violence and Ethnicity in Contemporary Maori Fiction 30 September 1998 Paperback, 248 pages Auckland University Press Auckland, New Zealand ISBN 1869401824 Dimensions in millimetres: 232 x 142 x 19 Dimensions in inches: 9.13 x 9.13 x 0.74 By Otto Heim (University of Zurich, Switzerland) A comprehensive study of Maori fiction in English between 1972 and 1992, this book focuses on violence and ethnicity. The author suggests that the contemporary Maori writer is struggling to repair the damage caused by colonialism and to maintain an indigenous identity in a changed world; anger, violence and pain are inevitable and essential aspects of that endeavour, according to Heim. This a study of writers such as Alan Duff, Apirana Taylor, Keri Hulme, Witi Ihiumaera, Bruce Stewart and Patricia Grace and some of the most celebrated and controversial novels of recent years, including "the bone people" and "Once Were Warriors" are discussed in detail. Order online now or call toll-free 1-866-7552682. If you have any questions about this item, email cs@pacificcollection.com Take advantage of our free offers. Spend $25 or more and get any item valued at $10 or less for free or order any four items and get your fifth $25 item free. This product is brought to you in association with PacificCollection.com, a wholesaler and retailer for those for whom it is difficult to shop or who already have everything. We accept Visa, MasterCard, PayPal, Yahoo PayDirect, American Express, Diners Club, cashiers' checks, personal checks, money orders and cash. All credit card payments can be made via our secure server. 60-day money back guarantee applies.