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LONGFELLOW: EVANGELINE. Merrily, merrily, whirled the wheels of the dizzying dances / Under the orchard-trees and down the path to the meadows. Illustration for Henry Wadsworth Longfellows poem Evangeline. Wood engraving by F. O. C. Darley, 1884
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LONGFELLOW: EVANGELINE. Merrily, merrily, whirled the wheels of the dizzying dances / Under the orchard-trees and down the path to the meadows. Illustration for Henry Wadsworth Longfellows poem Evangeline. Wood engraving by F. O. C. Darley, 1884
LONGFELLOW: EVANGELINE. Merrily, merrily, whirled the wheels of the dizzying dances / Under the orchard-trees and down the path to the meadows. Illustration for Henry Wadsworth Longfellows poem Evangeline. Wood engraving by F.O.C. Darley, 1884
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This wood engraving from 1884 depicts a scene from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's renowned poem, Evangeline. The illustration, created by F. O. C. Darley, transports us to a lively gathering under the enchanting orchard-trees. As the wheels of the dizzying dances whirl merrily, we witness the joyous celebration unfolding before our eyes. The artist skillfully captures the essence of this momentous occasion with intricate details and delicate strokes. A late 19th-century American setting is beautifully portrayed through period costumes and architectural elements in the background. A violin-playing musician adds melodic notes to accompany the festivities, enhancing the overall ambiance. In this vibrant tableau, we encounter a diverse group of individuals coming together for an evening filled with laughter and revelry. Men and women engage in spirited conversation while gracefully moving along a path that leads them to verdant meadows beyond. Longfellow's Evangeline tells a tale of love and loss amidst historical events surrounding Acadian exiles during British colonization in Nova Scotia. This wood engraving serves as an evocative visual representation of one memorable scene from this epic poem. Preserved within The Granger Collection's Carousel Collection, this print offers viewers an opportunity to immerse themselves in both literary history and artistic craftsmanship. It invites us into a world where words come alive through vivid imagery—a testament to Longfellow's enduring legacy as one of America's most celebrated poets.
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