Oceanian literature

Oceanian literature was heavily influenced by religion, ritual and colonization.

This can be seen by the large amount of religious symbolism and political activism featured in it.

Another major influence in Oceanian society was its intricate oral tradition.

As a result, stock formulas and rhyming were used in many works (these traits made it easier to memorize).

[1] Oceanian writers drew on a wide, translational pool of references, with African, American, European and Indian literatures often productively woven into their texts.