Description
First Edition stated. Missing dust cover. Linen cover has some fading on spine and 1-inch around the edge. Pages are clean and binding is tight. Duell, Sloan and Pearce publisher. Ships from Colorado.
This first edition of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s narrative poem “Evangeline” is a true literary treasure. Published in 1847, it tells the tragic tale of an Acadian woman separated from her betrothed during the Great Expulsion of the French settlers from Nova Scotia in 1755. Longfellow’s masterpiece captures the resilience of the human spirit against the backdrop of this historical injustice.
Beyond its literary merit, “Evangeline” holds a significant place in American culture. It brought national attention to the plight of the Acadians and fueled pride in their heritage. The poem’s widespread popularity also boosted Longfellow’s reputation as a leading figure of the 19th century literary renaissance. This copy, though lacking a dust jacket, bears the hallmarks of a cherished edition with its tight binding and clean pages. A wonderful acquisition for poetry enthusiasts and collectors of early American literature.
