Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 'Evangeline' is a narrative poem that explores themes of love, loss, and the intersection of personal and historical narratives during the Acadian deportation. Written in a lyrical style, the poem utilizes vivid imagery and romanticism to evoke the profound sorrow of its heroine, Evangeline, as she searches for her lost love, Gabriel. The setting intertwines the beauty of the New World with the weight of historical injustice, reflecting Longfellow's engagement with ...