Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

126 pages first pub 1847 (editions)

fiction classics historical poetry challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

Longfellow's epic poem about the expulsion of the Acadians has become mythologized and immortalized by Acadians in the Maritimes and Cajuns in Louisiana.

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Moods

reflective 100%
sad 75%
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
dark 25%
hopeful 25%
informative 25%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 25%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 25% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

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