Evangeline: Traduction du poème Acadien de Longfellow

Set against the tragic backdrop of the 1755 Great Upheaval, the tale follows Evangeline, a young Acadian woman whose beloved Gabriel is torn from her as British forces deport the French‑settlers of the Saint‑Laurent valley. As the lovers are scattered across the New World, Evangeline vows to wait, roaming the wilderness and cities of America while clinging to her faith and the memory of home. The poem weaves together romance, loss, and the endurance of a displaced people, offering a poignant portrait of devotion amid historical turmoil.

This new French translation strives to capture both the lyrical beauty of Longfellow’s original and the spirit of the Acadian heritage. The translator, L. Phamphile Lemay, refined his earlier work, polishing phrasing and restoring the vitality of Evangeline’s voice while remaining faithful to the poet’s emotions. Listeners will hear a resonant blend of history and poetry, a reminder of a culture that survived exile and continues to sing its language, faith, and customs.