Of particular value to collectors as evidence of a very early form of the book. Holmes, i should not hesitate to select evangeline as the masterpiece, and i think the general verdict of opinion would. Longfellow also produced some of his most famous and epic works during this period, including the song of hiawatha 1855, the courtship of miles standish 1858, and paul reveres ride 1860. Poets corner henry wadsworth longfellow evangeline. Choose your favorite henry wadsworth longfellow designs and purchase them as wall art, home decor, phone cases, tote bags, and more. Longfellowevangeline state historic site explores the cultural interplay among the diverse peoples along the famed bayou teche. All henry wadsworth longfellow artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee. The poem elevated longfellow to be the most famous writer in america and has had a lasting cultural impact, especially in nova scotia and louisiana, where most of the poem is set.
A south boston man named connolly urged nathaniel hawthorne to write the tale of a young woman who was. Full text of henry wadsworth longfellows evangeline. The murmuring pines and the hemlocks, bearded with moss, and in garments green, indistinct in the twilight. Henry wadsworth longfellow, one of the fireside poets, wrote lyrical poems about history, mythology, and legend that were popular and widely translated, making him the most famous american of his day. Rea neill, decorated endpapers, color frontispiece, historical preface by h. Henry wadsworth longfellow was one of the most widely known and bestloved american poets of the 19th century. Henry wadsworth longfellow rare books and first editions. Shop for henry wadsworth longfellow art from the worlds greatest living artists. Evangeline, a tale of acadie is an epic poem by the poet henry wadsworth longfellow, written in english and published in 1847. Hello, i have several antique books that i would like to get an idea of their value. Henry wadsworth longfellows first epic poem, evangeline.
Evangeline by longfellow, altemus abebooks passion for books. Really, you cant swing a dead cat without hitting some biblical. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Acadians and creoles, indians and africans, frenchmen and spaniards, slaves and free people of colorall contributed to the historical tradition of cultural diversity in the teche region. It is a tragic story of parted lovers set against the backdrop of the expulsion of the acadians from modernday nova scotia by the british. Why did longfellow wrap things up on such a down note. A tale of acadie study guide contains a biography of henry longfellow, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. The book is titled, evangeline a tale of acadie, and was written by henry wadsworth longfellow.
Evangeline, a tale of acadie is an epic poem by the american poet henry wadsworth longfellow, written in english and published in 1847. The artist is henry wadsworth longfellow, a distant relative of the poet 4th cousin, 3 times removed. Whats up with all the religious references in this poem. I read evangeline, an epic poem by henry wadsworth longfellow. The murmuring pines and the hemlocksbearded with moss and in garments green indistinct in the twilightstand like druids. Evangeline is a pretty straightforward if long and sad poem, relying heavily on narrative to carry its themes to the reader check out our themes section for more. Evangeline and other poems dover thrift editions henry wadsworth longfellow on. Evangeline is longfellow s first epic poem and the work that cemented his literary fame. It was published by ticknor and fields in boston in 1863. Evangeline longfellow house washingtons headquarters. Like stowes novel, its central character is torn away from home and family. Longfellowevangeline state historic site louisiana. Two tinpunch works were done by a descendant of henry wadsworth longfellow and given to the park in the 1930s.
A tale of acadie, published in 1847, is a story of loss and devotion set against the deportation of the acadian people in 1755. Longfellows evangeline centre for digital scholarship journals. The acadians were french who had settled there beginning in 1604. Written in dactylic hexameter, in the same style as the iliad, the odyssey, and the aeneid, the poetry flows as smooth as ice on an acadian lake. A couple of the first pages are torn, but nothing with print on it. Longfellows epic poem, evangeline, is truly one of the greatest stories i ever read. The site lies on bayou teche, about 12 miles 19 km southeast of lafayette. Henry wadsworth longfellow henry wadsworth longfellow used books, rare books and new books find all books by henry wadsworth longfellow and compare prices find signed collectible books by henry wadsworth longfellow. Presented for your consideration is this antique book. Evangeline describes the betrothal of a fictional acadian girl. Longfellows 1847 epic poem evangeline concerned the expulsion of the acadians from nova scotia and the plight of his titular heroine, evangeline. He received an honorary doctorate of laws from harvard in 1859.
Henry wadsworth longfellow rare books and memorabilia. The murmuring pines and the hemlocks, bearded with moss, and in garments green, indistinct in the twilight, stand like druids of eld, with voices sad and prophetic. It has been called the first important long poem in american literature. Longfellow was motivated to write this poem by a story, told to him by his friend nathaniel hawthorne about an acadian couple separated on their wedding day by the british expulsion of the inhabitants of nova scotia. Please use the shipping calculator at the top of the listing to determine your shipping costs. Make offer 1900 evangeline longfellow a tale of acadie a.
Evangeline, a tale of acadie by henry wadsworth longfellow and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Longfellow left harvard in 1854 to focus more on writing. Henry wadsworth longfellows evangeline 1893 by thomas crowell. Evangeline describes the betrothal of a fictional acadian girl named evangeline bellefontaine to her beloved, gabriel lajeunesse, and their separation as the. As the story of evangeline was the incentive to historical inquiry, so the successful use of the hexameter had much to do both with the revival of the measure and with a critical discussion upon its value 8 of the longer poems of our chief singer, says dr. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Longfellows evangeline, was wondering how much its worth. Evangeline and selected tales and poems longfellow, henry wadsworth, cifelli, edward m. Henry wadsworth longfellow rare books and memorabilia are collectible items relating to american poet henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882 brief historybiography longfellow was an esteemed college professor, but also the most popular american poet of his time. Henry wadsworth longfellows epic poem evangeline is about a young bridetobe being separated from her betrothed, gabriel lajeunesse, when her people were exiled by.
Evangeline, a tale of acadie by longfellow, henry wadsworth. Evangeline is longfellows first epic poem and the work that cemented his literary fame. Like and, as she looked around, she saw how death, the consoler, laying his hand upon many a heart, had healed it forever. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The poem follows an acadian girl named evangeline and her search for her lost love gabriel, set during the time of the expulsion of the acadians the idea for the poem came from longfellow s friend nathaniel hawthorne. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Evangeline a tale of acadie based on historic event known as the expulsion of acadians from nova scotia in 1755 henry wadsworth longfellow, illustrated with drawings by john r. He achieved a level of national and international prominence previously unequaled in the literary history of the united states and is one of the few american writers honored in the poets corner of westminster abbeyin fact, he is believed to be the first as his. Henry wadsworth longfellow s first epic poem, evangeline. Benham, birket foster, and john gilbert henry wadsworth longfellow ticknor, reed, and fields, 1853.
Although it sold in the tens rather than the hundreds of thousands of copies, longfellows evangeline was one of the most popular poems in american literary history. At the same time, longfellow borrows heavily from christian imagery in order to drive his points home. Longfellow first heard the story which was to be the basis of evangeline at a. Early, antique copy of evangeline a tale of acadie by henry wadsworth longfellow. Longfellowevangeline state commemorative area, historic site just north of st. I found a copy of evangeline riverside literature series by h. Evangeline, a tale of acadie by henry wadsworth longfellow. Buy products related to evangeline poem products and see what customers say about evangeline poem products on.