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<p>The epic poem <i>Evangeline</i> is a superb example of romantic poetry and a masterpiece of world literature. The publication of <i>Evangeline</i> represented a « milestone in the awakening of the collective consciousness of the Acadian people. By lifting Acadie out of the forgotten past, Longfellow honoured the courage and tenacity of the Acadians. » This new edition of the classic text includes a critical introduction from scholars Sally Ross and Barbara LeBlanc.</p>
<p>Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807–1882) was an American poet. Sally Ross and Barbara LeBlanc are both Acadian scholars and authors living and working in Nova Scotia.</p>