The Works

This second volume of 'The Works' of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow contains the full text of 'Evangeline, A Tale of Acadie' and 'The Spanish Student.' 'Evangeline,' a classic narrative poem, tells the tragic story of Evangeline Bellefontaine and Gabriel Lajeunesse, two lovers separated during the expulsion of the Acadians from Canada. Longfellow’s poignant depiction of love, loss, and perseverance has resonated with readers for generations. 'The Spanish Student' is a three-act play set in Spain, exploring themes of love, honor, and disguise. This dramatic work showcases Longfellow’s versatility as a writer and his interest in European settings and culture. These works demonstrate Longfellow’s mastery of poetic form and storytelling, securing his place as one of America’s most beloved and enduring poets.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.