Longfellow's Evangeline (1905) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781165446322)

Longfellow's Evangeline is a narrative poem written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, first published in 1847. The story follows the journey of Evangeline Bellefontaine, a young Acadian woman, and her lover Gabriel Lajeunesse, who are separated during the forced deportation of the Acadian people by the British during the French and Indian War. Evangeline spends years searching for Gabriel, traveling across the United States and encountering various characters and communities along the way. The poem is known for its lyrical language, vivid descriptions of the natural world, and themes of love, loss, and perseverance. This edition of the book was published in 1905 and includes illustrations by American artist Thomas Moran.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
ISBN-10: 1165446324
ISBN-13: 9781165446322
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 190
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d