The long life of Evangeline : a history of the Longfellow poem in print, in adaptation and in popular culture /

"Generations of readers have accepted the call of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow to join his heroine Evangeline in her search for Gabriel. This critical history of the book-length poem describes its reception in the weeks and months that followed the 1847 release, explains its popularity down throu...

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Main Author: McFarland, Ronald E.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2010]
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Summary:"Generations of readers have accepted the call of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow to join his heroine Evangeline in her search for Gabriel. This critical history of the book-length poem describes its reception in the weeks and months that followed the 1847 release, explains its popularity down through the years, and offers insights on its interpretation and relevance today"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:vii, 207 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780786442171 (pbk. : alk. paper)
0786442174 (pbk. : alk. paper)