Join the Victorian Short Story Reading Group to discuss ‘Stratagem Of Puhihuia’s Elopement With Te Ponga’

The Victorian Short Story Reading Group has regular meetings to explore some of the exciting material from the golden age of the British short story, which began during the latter part of the nineteenth century.

Current Theme: Colonial Short Stories – New Zealand

‘Stratagem Of Puhihuia’s Elopement With Te Ponga’ from Polynesian Mythology by Sir George Grey.

‘Potted Pigeons’ from Folktales of the Maori by Alfred Grace.

This month you will look at two stories from the oral tradition of the First Nations people, which were collected by men who took a great interest in the Māori language, myths, historical traditions and folklore. Their aim was to preserve the cultural value of the stories and to bring them to a larger audience. You will discuss both the stories and the wider political issues surrounding their transcription from oral to written.

When

Thursday 8 October 2026, 7pm – 8.30pm

Tickets

£6.50, book at eventbrite.com.