1. Witi Ihimaera.
- Author
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Ewing, Jack
- Subjects
MAORI authors ,GAY male authors ,PLAGIARISM - Abstract
A biography of Witi Ihimaera (Witi Tame Ihimaera-Smiler), the Gisborne, New Zealand-born gay author, is presented, and it mentions several of his books which include "Tangi," "Sky Dancer," and "White Lies." Ihimaera's Māori heritage is addressed, along with his parents, his education at Victoria University of Wellington, and his literary reputation in the wake of a plagiarism scandal in 2009. Various literary prizes are assessed.
- Published
- 2024