The Long Forgetting: Post-colonial Literary Culture in New Zealand

by Patrick Evans

This is the first book-length study of New Zealand's post-colonial literary culture, beginning with economic, social and cultural changes that occured after 1970, then moving back to the 19th century and the formation of Europeans' relationship with Maori.

276 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

Patrick Evans lives in Christchurch and has taught New Zealand literature at the University of Canterbury since 1978.