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Māori Boy: A Memoir of Childhood
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Māori Boy: A Memoir of Childhood

memoir by Ihimaera
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Māori Boy: A Memoir of Childhood is a memoir by Witi Ihimaera, a prominent Māori author from New Zealand. The book, published in 2014, explores themes of childhood and cultural identity within the context of Māori and Pākehā (European) cultural values. Ihimaera's work often delves into the clash between traditional Māori society and the encroaching influence of Western culture. This memoir offers a personal perspective on these themes, reflecting Ihimaera's broader literary exploration of Māori life and experiences in New Zealand.12

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  1. Witi Ihimaera
  2. New Zealand literature - Modern Maori literature
  3. New Zealand literature - Pakeha (European) literature

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