Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

120 pages first pub 1847 (editions)

fiction classics historical poetry challenging reflective medium-paced
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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. Longfellow used dactylic he...

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Community Reviews Summary of 48 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
sad 80%
challenging 40%
emotional 40%
dark 20%
hopeful 20%
informative 20%
inspiring 20%
lighthearted 20%

Pace

fast 40%
medium 40%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 40% | A mix: 40% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.6

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