Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. An Acadian Exile Romance of Deportation, Lost Love, and Enduring FaithBy Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Length3h 16m
About this audiobook
Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie is Longfellow's celebrated narrative poem of exile, constancy, and historical memory, recounting the forced removal of the Acadians from Nova Scotia and the lifelong search of Evangeline Bellefontaine for her betrothed, Gabriel. Written in flowing dactylic hexameter modeled on classical epic, the poem transforms a colonial tragedy into a Romantic meditation on loss, faith, and endurance. Its pastoral imagery, sentimental intensity, and national-historical subject place it firmly within nineteenth-century American literary efforts to create a dignified poetic tradition. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, one of the most widely read American poets of his age, was deeply shaped by European languages, classical forms, and a conviction that poetry could refine public feeling. A Harvard professor and cosmopolitan man of letters, he often drew upon history and legend to craft morally resonant works. The story of the Acadian deportation offered him a subject at once local, tragic, and universal. This poem is recommended to readers interested in historical literature, Romantic poetry, and the formation of American cultural memory. Its emotional clarity and formal ambition continue to reward attentive reading.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
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GenrePoetry
Length3 hrs 16 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 9, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie (Annotated)
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2Introduction
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3Synopsis
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4Historical Context
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5Author Biography
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17Analysis
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18Reflection
9IV.
19Memorable Quotes
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