Évangéline (Longfellow poem)

"Évangéline" is a narrative poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow that tells the story of two young lovers, Évangéline and Gabriel, from Nova Scotia. Set during the 18th-century Acadian expulsion, it explores themes of love, loss, and separation caused by political upheaval. The poem vividly depicts their deep bond and the hardships they endure as they are forced apart by forced exile from their homeland. Through this story, Longfellow honors the resilience of the Acadian people and highlights the human impact of historical events, blending poetic storytelling with historical reflection.