They will only meet in old age, when gabriel is dying during a plague. Check out our post on 3ways to research book values online to help determine if you have a book of. Longfellow evangeline state historic site saint martinville. A tale of acadie part the second v pleasantly rose next morn the sun on the village of grandpre. Henry wadsworth longfellow february 27th, 1807 march 24th, 1882 was an american poet whose works include paul reveres ride, the song of hiawatha, and. 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. Jan 01, 2000 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Find nearly any book by henry wadsworth longfellow. Listen to evangeline by henry wadsworth longfellow at. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers.
Evangeline was published in book form on november 1, 1847 by william d. Find evangeline by longfellow, henry wadsworth at biblio. Evangeline by henry wadsworth longfellow is one of the great poems ever written. 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. Antique book evangeline by henry wadsworth longfellow 1896. Evangeline a tale of acadia by henry w longfellow vintage no date. Henry wadsworth longfellow rare books and memorabilia. Evangeline is one of longfellows most popular poems and was once a great favorite with the american people. Henry wadsworth longfellow is perhaps americas bestloved poet. In the fall of 1822, 15 yearold longfellow enrolled at bowdoin college in brunswick, maine, along.
Inexplicably, this hard press edition does not start off the tale of evangeline with the classic opening 19 lines of longfellow s introduction a baffling lapse, because these lines are probably the most famous in this historically based love story. A hopeless romantic like me would of course be entranced by a love story such as this. A tale of acadie by longfellow, henry wadsworth and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Henry wadsworth longfellow february 27th, 1807 march 24th, 1882 was an american poet whose works include paul reveres ride, the song of hiawatha, and evangeline. Henry wadsworth longfellow was an american poet expertly placed in history to form a bridge between the literary traditions of old europe, and the new. At the age of six he began with sea shells, and soon graduated to coins, the gateway drug to so many other fields of collecting.
It was published by ticknor and fields in boston in 1863. With an old engraved card illustrated with a portrait of the author, from the. Pleasantly gleamed in the soft, sweet air the basin of minas. Evangeline a tale of acadie by henry wadsworth longfellow. Evangeline by henry wadsworth longfellow, paperback. He was one of the most popular american poets of his day. Light page tanning, binding still firm although front hinge cracked. An author signature by a significant and recognized writer can mean an increase in value of ten times or more the ordinary value of the book in most cases. Longfellow evangeline state historic site explores the cultural interplay among the diverse peoples along the famed bayou teche. Isbn 9781565544741 9781565544741 softcover, pelican, 1999. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket.
It was translated into french and into danish in 1853, into swedish in 1854, into dutch and italian in 1856, spanish in 1871, norse and portuguese in 1874, czech in 1877 and flemish in 1890. By the age of ten, toms dad would drop him off at coin shows within driving range, picking him up. This here is poetry that though over a hundred years old is still fresh and alive with vigor. For many years almost every school child studied this poem during the middle. Price high to low, price low to high, title a to z, title z to a, newest. 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. He was also the first american to translate dante alighieri s divine comedy and was one of the fireside poets from new england. Acadians and creoles, indians and africans, frenchmen and spaniards. Browse rare books and first editions by henry wadsworth longfellow available. Evangeline, a tale of acadie is an epic poem by the american poet henry wadsworth. Henry wadsworth longfellow rare books and first editions at. There is wear and aging to the soft leather covers.
This epic, book length poem was an instant smash hit. 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. A tale of acadie poem by henry wadsworth longfellow. At the age of six he began with sea shells, and soon graduated to coins, the gateway drug to. Forgive our bad cajun accent, shmoopers, but if we cant bust that out for evangeline, we. The book is titled, evangeline a tale of acadie, and was written by henry wadsworth longfellow. Make offer antique book evangeline by henry wadsworth longfellow. For many years almost every school child studied this poem during the middle school years. Jun 19, 2009 it would depend on the print date, whether its a first and then condition of the actual book.
Unfollow evangeline longfellow book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Small book, decorated green inside covers and adjacent end paper, pencil christmas note on reverse of first front end paper, color. He wrote melodic lyric poems often focusing on mythological stories, and often with an underlying theme of moral and cultural values. A tale of acadie part the second v four times the sun had risen and set.
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. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. Presented for your consideration is this antique book. This soft leather covered book is by henry wadsworth longfellow. This book in good condition separation form spine noted. I found a copy of evangeline riverside literature series by h. Evangeline finds basil the blacksmith in louisiana, but gabriel is only this day departed. Evangeline and other poems dover thrift editions by longfellow, henry wadsworth and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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.
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His bestknown works are the song of hiawatha and evangeline. Evangeline, a tale of acadie by henry wadsworth longfellow. The classic poem that tells the tale of evangeline an arcadian girl and her search. I got this book of poems for the title piece, evangeline, which is the romantic story of. 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.
Longfellow was introduced to the true story of the acadians in nova scotia by his friend. Longfellow felt that the english world was not sufficiently awakened to the beauty of the classical hexameter, so he decided from the beginning to employ this meter in evangeline. Evangeline by henry wadsworth longfellow with illustrations by howard. Find evangeline, a tale of acadie by longfellow, henry wadsworth at biblio. Evangeline, a tale of acadie is an epic poem by the american poet henry wadsworth longfellow, written in english and published in 1847. Evangeline henry wadsworth longfellow birket foster art etching antique hb book. Isbn 9780548484944 9780548484944 softcover, kessinger publishing, llc, 2007. The murmuring pines and the hemlocks bearded with moss, and in garments green, indistinct in the twilight, stand like druids of old.
Vast meadows stretched to the eastward, giving the village its name, and pasture to flocks without number. Unfollow evangeline longfellow book to stop getting updates on your ebay. Evangeline by henry wadsworth longfellow, paperback barnes. Have an antique book titled longfellow including evangeline.
A tale of acadie by henry wadsworth longfellow free ebook project gutenberg. Librivox recording of evangeline by henry wadsworth longfellow. We guarontee dis heyah poem gone make you eyeballs leak fo sho, mon cherie. Is this a place or activity you would go to on a rainy day. Like stowes novel, its central character is torn away from home and family. The murmuring pines and the hemlocksbearded with moss and in garments green indistinct in the twilightstand like druids. Rare antique victorian book evangeline, a tale of acadie by longfellow c 1893. Evangeline, a tale of acadie by longfellow, henry wadsworth. Some thought it was longfellow s crowning achievement.
Have an antique book titled longfellow including evangeline, the song of hiawatha, the courtship of miles standish and tales of a wayside innwith biographical sketch and explanatory. 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. Vintage 18991901 evangeline and other poems by henry longfellow altemus vademecum series antique hardcover book illustrated art nouveau mondaynightauctions 4. Longfellow was an esteemed college professor, but also the most popular american poet of his time. Evangeline a tale of acadie by henry wadsworth longfellow printed from. Small book, decorated green inside covers and adjacent end paper, pencil christmas note on reverse of first front end paper, color illustration death of gabriel beautiful as frontispiece, ed 1899 by altemus, 148 pages plus extensive catalog. It tells the story of poor evangeline bellefontaine, a sweet and beautiful farmers daughter who is betrothed to gabriel lajeunesse, the handsome son of the local blacksmith. A tale of modern acadia courtesy the artist and daylight books. Evangeline 1903, limited edition illustrated and signed by john h. A photographer visits modern acadia, following longfellow. The courtship of miles standish and other poems 1858, first american edition, inscribed by longfellow.
Longfellowevangeline state historic site louisiana office. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. For example, as stated above, an unsigned copy of f. The best place to get information is do an advanced search and put in all the information you can, publisher and look on the title page, a lot of publishers put a date there for the date that copy was printed. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The murmuring pines and the hemlocksbearded with moss and in garments green indistinct in the. Longfellows evangeline acadian genealogy historical. Basil is happy in louisiana, as it is a more fertile land than acadie and there is no winter.
I read evangeline, an epic poem by henry wadsworth longfellow. Feb 12, 2017 evangeline, a tale of acadie by henry wadsworth longfellow. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. What is the value of a first edition book by longfellow. Find all books by henry wadsworth longfellow and compare prices. Longfellowevangeline state historic site louisiana. Burt company edition, in english evangeline 1900 edition open library. During this time, longfellow s literary payment was at its peak. A tale of acadie and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. The murmuring pines and the hemlocks, bearded with moss, and in garments. Longfellow s epic poem, evangeline, is truly one of the greatest stories i ever read. 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. Longfellowevangeline state historic site explores the cultural interplay among the diverse peoples along the famed bayou teche. May 27, 2011 have an antique book titled longfellow including evangeline, the song of hiawatha, the courtship of miles standish and tales of a wayside innwith biographical sketch and explanatory notes by henry ketcham.
I was pleased to see this version made available at such a low price. Longfellows epic poem, evangeline, is truly one of the greatest stories i ever read. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.