{"title":"Albert Wendt","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the profound works of \u003cem\u003eAlbert Wendt\u003c\/em\u003e, one of the most illustrious voices in Pacific literature. Known for his unique ability to intricately weave Samoan culture and identity into captivating narratives, Wendt's books offer both a lens into the rich traditions of the Pacific and a literary experience that resonates with universal themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into \u003cstrong\u003eOut of the Vaipe, the Deadwater: A Writer's Early Life\u003c\/strong\u003e, where Wendt offers a reflective glimpse into his early life and the experiences that shaped his storytelling prowess. This memoir is not just an autobiography but also a tapestry of personal and cultural narratives that enrich our understanding of his journey as a writer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother gem in this collection is \u003cstrong\u003eSons For The Return Home: Popular Penguins\u003c\/strong\u003e. A poignant exploration of identity, belonging, and the immigrant experience, this novel remains an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the nuances of cultural adaptation and the quest for self-discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClassified under \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e, Wendt's books are a testament to his mastery in blurring the lines between storytelling and cultural education. His works are perfect for readers who appreciate literature that challenges conventions and fosters cultural understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmbark on a literary journey that both informs and inspires with Albert Wendt's remarkable collection available in our bookstore.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sons-for-the-return-home-popular-penguins-by-albert-wendt-9780143206019","title":"Sons For The Return Home: Popular Penguins","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst published fifty years ago, this classic novel was Albert Wendt's first published book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis classic has been released in the Popular Penguin format to mark 50 years of publishing in New Zealand. The format reaches further back to 1935, when Allen Lane founded Penguin Books with a clear vision: \u003cem\u003e'We believed in the existence of a vast reading public for intelligent books at a low price, and staked everything on it.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSamoan-born Albert Wendt was working as a teacher in Samoa when he wrote the autobiographical \u003cem\u003eSons for the Return Home\u003c\/em\u003e, first published half a decade ago in 1973. It is the story of a cross-racial romance between a Samoan student at Auckland University, the son of migrant parents, and the daughter of a wealthy palagi family. It was an instant bestseller and was later made into a successful movie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877209727212,"sku":"9780143206019","price":15.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/84de430496cb6f62ee2eb8635c5aa820.jpg?v=1789340615"},{"product_id":"out-of-the-vaipe-the-deadwater-a-writers-early-life-by-albert-wendt-9780908321223","title":"Out of the Vaipe, the Deadwater: A Writer's Early Life","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlbert Wendt crosses into new and deeply personal territory in this stirring BWB Text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReturning to his boyhood in the Vaipe, a suburb of Apia in Samoa, sees Wendt confront elemental questions: Is the Vaipe he has created in his stories, poetry and novels really the Vaipe that existed and exists in real life? Or is it real only in his books? Is there a difference between the two? And does it matter?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe responses form a vivid narrative that draws on a life of award-winning writing, and returns full circle to the symbolic world of the Deadwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853893423340,"sku":"9780908321223","price":20.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/b031faacad6cb129a2b77661ab10905b.jpg?v=1759271687"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/albert-wendt.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}