Tales of the Tikongs

Epeli Hauʻofa's 'Tales of the Tikongs' is a collection of satirical short stories that offer a humorous yet poignant critique of the impact of Western development on the fictional island of Tiko. Through a series of interconnected tales, Hauʻofa highlights the absurdities and contradictions of modernization, while celebrating the resilience and wit of the island's inhabitants. The book is a significant work in Pacific literature for its sharp social commentary and engaging narrative style.

Tales of the Tikongs was written by Epeli Hauʻofa, from Tonga. First published in 1983.

Tales of the Tikongs has received the following recognition: notable critical recognition.

Tales of the Tikongs is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in colonialism, modernization, cultural identity.

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Tales of the Tikongs is classified as Short Stories. Collections of concise fiction exploring a wide range of human experience.

Tales of the Tikongs originates from Tonga's literary tradition. Explore more books from Tonga on our country page.