Evangeline
About this book
An epic poem set during the expulsion of the Acadians from Acadie, following the fictional Evangeline and her search for her lost love, Gabriel.
Reader Profile
4.2/5 · 64 readers · 106 pages · ≈ 1 h 58 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Evangeline?
About ≈ 1 h 58 m — 106 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Evangeline?
106 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Evangeline?
It sits on the Poetry, History, Fiction shelves.
Has Evangeline been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Evangeline (1914 film) (1914).
Is Evangeline in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Evangeline?
The main characters include Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882), Evangeline, Aristide Auguste Joseph Bollaert (1861-).
Where does Evangeline take place?
It is set in Nova Scotia, Acadie, Philadelphia during Expulsion, 1755, Déportation des, 1755, 19th century.
Who wrote Evangeline?
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
Where can I read Evangeline online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library. Open Library
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