Oceanian literature

Oceanian (Australia, Polynesia, Melanesia, Micronesia) literature developed in isolation from the rest of the world and in a unique geographic environment. This allowed the development of a unique literature to thrive. Oceanian literature was heavily influenced by religion and ritual. This can be seen by the large amount of religious symbolism featured in it.

Another major thing that influenced Oceanian society was its intricate oral tradition. For a long time, most Oceanian literature was not written down. As a result, stock formulas and rhyming were used in many works (these traits made it easier to memorize). Gods, creation myths, and spirits are also prominent in Oceanian literature, showcasing again the influence oral tradition had on the literature of Oceania.

Modern Oceanian literature is mainly written in the English language.

List of Countries[]

Prominent writers[]

Australia[]

Fiji[]

Subramani

Kiribati[]

Marshall Islands[]

Federated States of Micronesia[]

Luelen Bernart

Nauru[]

Timothy Detudamo

New Zealand[]

Palau[]

Papua New Guinea[]

Samoa[]

Solomon Islands[]

Tonga[]

Tuvalu[]

Afaese Manoa

Vanuatu[]

Grace Molisa

References[]

'Oceanic literature', Guiart, Jean in Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved on December 14, 2007.
Goetzfridt, Nicholas J. (1995). Indigenous Literature of Oceania: A Survey of Criticism and Interpretation, Westport, CT: Greenwood Press.

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