Evangeline

About “Evangeline”

Evangeline is an epic poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow set during the expulsion of the Acadians from Acadie. The story follows the fictional character Evangeline as she searches for her lost love, Gabriel, after they are separated during the forced removal of the Acadians. The poem explores themes of love, loss, and perseverance. It is based on historical events and reflects the suffering of the Acadian people. The narrative is told in verse and is one of Longfellow's most famous works.