Evangeline book cover

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Movie · 1919

Is Evangeline based on a book?

Quick answer

Yes. Evangeline is based on the book Evangeline by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1847).

The movie was released in 1919.

The book behind Evangeline

Evangeline cover

Evangeline

by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow · first published 1847

Poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

Common questions

Is Evangeline based on a book?

Yes. Evangeline is based on the book Evangeline by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1847).

Who wrote the book Evangeline is based on?

Evangeline was written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and first published in 1847.

Should I read the book before watching?

If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Evangeline before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.

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