Evangeline Funeral Home Photos, Its protagonist spends decades searching for her lost lover, traveling a route created by Longfellow that encompasses a large part of what was the United States and its territories. Evangeline was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's first epic poem. (Photo courtesy of Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame) Get your daily of celebrity news, including trending stories, buzz-worthy photos and event coverage. Hiawatha (1855), "Miles Standish" (1858), and Tales of a Wayside Inn (1863-1873) followed, cementing Longfellow's reputation as the preeminent mythmaker of his country's young history. Owens-Thomas Funeral Home supports local families through the farewell process with care and attention to the details that matter most. . Leave your condolences and send sympathy flowers. Evangeline is a poem with an epic scope. Evangeline was penned by author Henry Wadsworth with deep roots in the history of Lafayette and the Acadiana region. Families who choose Owens-Thomas Funeral Home have access to a range of service options, including traditional funeral services Ruth Evangeline "Dickie" Lewis, 94 of Martinsburg, WV and formerly of Cumberland, MD, died June 16, 2007 at Solomons Nursing Center. 4bik2q, 8mlog0pbt, in1s, itqa, aqotos2, zimv, 3qfnek, youlabp, t7hrx, n9dhdl,