Évangéline (Longfellow's narrative poem)

"Évangéline" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is a narrative poem that recounts the tragic love story set in 18th-century Acadia (now Eastern Canada). It follows Évangéline, a young Acadian woman, and her beloved, Gabriel, who are separated during the forced British exile of the French-speaking Acadians. The poem explores themes of love, loss, and longing as Évangéline searches for Gabriel across the American landscape after their forced dispersal. Through lyrical language and vivid imagery, Longfellow captures the enduring spirit of a community unjustly displaced and the universal experience of hope amid suffering.