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The story of old Acadia is reborn! On a cold winter night, an old woman gathers her grandchildren at her feet and recounts the story of the Acadia she once knew. From the stirring simplicity of the Acadians' daily community to their exile from the only home they'd ever known, this spellbinding and deeply personal tale grants new life to a rich culture that exists only in the faintest of memories. Including the legendary story of Evangeline, an orphan who was torn from her fiancé and lived the rest of her life in grief, Felix Voorhies (1839-1919) shares his own grandmother's account of war, pilgrimage, sacrifice, and the Acadian spirit.…mehr

Produktbeschreibung
The story of old Acadia is reborn! On a cold winter night, an old woman gathers her grandchildren at her feet and recounts the story of the Acadia she once knew. From the stirring simplicity of the Acadians' daily community to their exile from the only home they'd ever known, this spellbinding and deeply personal tale grants new life to a rich culture that exists only in the faintest of memories. Including the legendary story of Evangeline, an orphan who was torn from her fiancé and lived the rest of her life in grief, Felix Voorhies (1839-1919) shares his own grandmother's account of war, pilgrimage, sacrifice, and the Acadian spirit.
Autorenporträt
Felix Voorhies was a prominent literary figure from the late 19th century whose work provides a valuable insight into the life and culture of the Acadians. His seminal work, 'Acadian Reminiscences,' captures the essence of the Acadian people, a branch of the French Canadians settled in Louisiana, and their resilient spirit amidst adversity. Voorhies, with a deft touch of sentimentalism, narrates the struggles and triumphs of these people, who were exiled from their homeland in the mid-18th century during the Great Upheaval. His eloquence and poignant storytelling in the book evoke the rich oral history tradition of the Acadian community and remain a cornerstone in the study and understanding of Acadian history and culture. He dwelled upon the themes of displacement, identity, and survival with a narrative style that is both heartfelt and informative. His contributions to preserving the heritage of the Acadian people are of particular significance to historians, literary scholars, and the descendants of the Acadian diaspora. Voorhies's work has been esteemed for its historical accuracy, emotional depth, and literary craftsmanship, thus securing his place in the annals of cultural and literary history.