It was published by ticknor and fields in boston in 1863. The murmur ing pines and the hemlocks, bearded with moss, and in garments green, in distinct in the twilight, stand like druids of eld, with. 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. 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. Henry wadsworth longfellow rare books and first editions at. He was also the first american to translate dante alighieris divine comedy and was one of the fireside poets from new england longfellow was born in portland, maine, which was then still part of. A tale of acadie, published in 1847, is a story of loss and devotion set against the deportation of the acadian people in 1755. A hopeless romantic like me would of course be entranced by a love story such as this. Longfellow evangeline state historic site saint martinville. Presented for your consideration is this antique book.
Henry longfellows evangeline, a tale of acadia is a beautiful book. Slowly, with soft, low voice, and the charm of her indian accent, 1. 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. Evangeline, a tale of acadie is an epic poem by the american poet henry wadsworth longfellow, written in english and published in 1847. Although it sold in the tens rather than the hundreds of thousands of copies, longfellow s evangeline was one of the most popular poems in american literary history. The complete poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow, 1893. Burgundy cloth hardboards, gold lettering on spine. A tale of acadie by longfellow, henry wadsworth and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Good condition, no spine cracks, slight edge wear, some staining on front. Longfellowevangeline state historic site explores the cultural interplay among the diverse peoples along the famed bayou teche. Longfellow evangeline state historic site explores the cultural interplay among the diverse peoples along the famed bayou teche. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
Stalworth and stately in form was the man of seventy winters. Aug 24, 2014 for sale a used book titled evangeline, a tale of acadie. Longfellows epic poem, evangeline, is truly one of the greatest stories i ever read. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882 find a grave memorial. I have a first edition, maynards englishclassicseries, with explanatory notes, evangeline by henry w. Evangeline by longfellow, henry wadsworth seller the old mill bookshop published 1893 condition limp reverse calf, stamped in gilt. Henry wadsworth longfellows first epic poem, evangeline. He was born in cambridge on june 9, 1844 and was raised in a loving family, which consisted, besides his parents, of three sisters and one brother. Poets corner henry wadsworth longfellow evangeline. 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. His father, stephen longfellow, was a portland lawyer and congressman. 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.
Evangeline a tale of acadie by henry wadsworth longfellow printed from. Illustrations of longfellows courtship of miles standish. Evangeline evangeline i i by henry wadsworth longfellow poem text and resources. Maintained by julia gray carswell sweitzer contributor 47238697. Evangeline, a tale of acadie by longfellow, henry wadsworth. Charles appleton longfellow 18441893 find a grave memorial. Charles appleton longfellow was the eldest son of hwl as he referred to his father and fannie elizabeth appleton. Boston and new york, houghton, mifflin and company. Unfollow henry longfellow evangeline to stop getting updates on. Hapless heart like her own had loved and had been disappointed. The book is titled, evangeline a tale of acadie, and was written by henry wadsworth longfellow. The cover and back boards are wrapped in blue fabric with gold. White as the snow were his locks, and his cheeks as brown as the oakleaves.
Evangeline a tale of acadie henry longfellow circa. Much evangeline wept at the tale, and to know that another. 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. 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, stand like harpers hoar, with beards that rest on their bosoms. Fair was she to behold, that maiden of seventeen summers. Longfellowevangeline state historic site louisiana. The murmuring pines and the hemlocksbearded with moss and in garments green indistinct in the twilightstand like druids. For sale a used book titled evangeline, a tale of acadie.
Hearty and hale was he, an oak that is covered with snowflakes. Henry wadsworth longfellow was an american poet and educator who was the first american to translate dantes divine comedy. What is the value of a first edition book by longfellow. This pocket size edition was published by thomas y. Evangeline a tale of acadie by henry wadsworth longfellow etsy. Evangeline follows an acadian girl named evangeline and her search for her lost love gabriel, set during the time of the expulsion of the acadians from canada by the british. Inside the covers is a beautiful teal and gold paper. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Make offer 1900 evangeline longfellow a tale of acadie a. Evangeline a tale of acadie henry longfellow circa 1893. Henry wadsworth longfellow was one of the most widely known and bestloved american poets of the 19th century. 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. Longfellows evangeline acadian genealogy historical. Among his most famous works are evangeline 1847, the song of hiawatha 1855 and the courtship of miles standish 1858. Oct 14, 2017 i have a first edition, maynards englishclassicseries, with explanatory notes, evangeline by henry w. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. First edition of this handsome illustrated volume of longfellows beloved tale, featuring eight large vintage salt paper prints by civil war photographer mathew brady after paintings by popular 19thcentury painter john ehninger, each 5by712 brady print mounted on. Gentle evangeline lived, his child, and the pride of the village. Evangeline, a tale of acadie paperback january 1, 1893 by henry wadsworth longfellow author. Vintage henry wadsworth longfellow evangeline a tale of acadie 1893 well used. A tale of acadie poem by henry wadsworth longfellow. Henry wadsworth longfellow s first epic poem, evangeline.
Henry wadsworth longfellow was born on february 27, 1807, in portland, maine. Leather bound hardback with gilt lettering, page edges, and flo. Longfellows evangeline, was wondering how much its worth. Evangeline evangeline i i by henry wadsworth longfellow. He was born in cambridge on june 9, 1844 and was raised in a loving family. Offering this 1893 volume of the poems of henry wadsworth longfellow, published by thomas y crowell, ny. The poem elevated longfellow to be the most famous writer in america and has had a lasting cultural impact, especially in nova. 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. He was also the first american to translate dante alighieri s divine comedy and was one of the fireside poets from new england. The birth and acceptance of a legend by naomi griffiths. A tale of acadie part the first i in the acadian land, on the shores of the basin of minas, evangeline. Is this a place or activity you would go to on a rainy day.
Evangeline a tale of acadie 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. Henry wadsworth longfellow february 27, 1807 march 24, 1882 was an american poet and educator whose works include paul reveres ride, the song of hiawatha, and evangeline. Apr 05, 2011 i have a first edition, maynards englishclassicseries, with explanatory notes, evangeline by henry w. Nathaniel hawthorne was also present on that occasion and for some time longfellow tried to persuade him to write a story based upon a legend.
Rea neill, decorated endpapers, color frontispiece, historical preface by h. Evangeline by henry wadsworth longfellow, with illustrations by f. His name was charles appleton longfellow, and his father was the great poet and literary scholar, henry wadsworth longfellow. Like and, as she looked around, she saw how death, the consoler, laying his hand upon many a heart, had healed it forever. Hiawatha 1855, miles standish 1858, and tales of a wayside inn 18631873 followed, cementing longfellows reputation as the preeminent mythmaker of his countrys young history. Unfollow evangeline longfellow book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Hundreds of famous, classical poems to browse, study, or send to a friend. Henry wadsworth longfellow est ne a portland, maine, en 1807. Longfellow first heard the story which was to be the basis of evangeline at a dinner party in the winter of 184041.
The murmuring pines and the hemlocks, bearded with moss, and in garments green, indistinct in the twilight. The idea for the poem came from longfellow s friend nathaniel. All the tale of her love, with its pleasures, and pains, and reverses. Poems of henry wadsworth longfellow, published in new york by crowell and company in 1893. Then at the door of evangeline s tent she sat and repeated. A list of poems by henry wadsworth longfellow 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. A tale of acadie, published in 1847, is a story of loss and devotion set against the deportation of the frenchspeaking inhabitants of nova scotia the acadian people, by british expulsion in 1755. Longfellowevangeline state historic site louisiana office. Dec 20, 2018 charles appleton longfellow was the eldest son of hwl as he referred to his father and fannie elizabeth appleton. Evangeline a tale of acadie by henry wadsworth longfellow. Details about evangeline a tale of acadie henry longfellow circa 1893. Evangeline was henry wadsworth longfellows first epic poem. 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. 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.
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