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[Opinions] Re: Evangeline

by Array (WeloveyouJesseLacey)

12/22/2007, 11:48 AM

in reply to a message by Working Class Hero

I love Evangeline, but only if the last syllable is pronounced like the word "line" (rather than like "lyn" or "leen"). That's how I first ran into the name, and it sounds wonderfully, romantically Southern to me. I hear it and think of the short story "The Osage Orange Tree" by William Stafford. It's a really good one, if rather sad, and definitely worth looking into.

I prefer the name without a nickname, but if she must have one, my preference is to Evey (prn. the same as Evie, but with better associations for me).

Array

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- Working Class Hero +2

12/22/2007, 11:54 AM

Thanks

Never heard of the story, but will have to look it up sometime.

I'm not too sure about pronunciation as I like it both ways. Whilst "leen" seems cuter "line" seems more classical and strong.

Thanks, Georgia

- Array (WeloveyouJesseLacey) +1

12/22/2007, 11:59 AM

I've had a devil of a time finding it on the internet, but I've just managed to find a copy of the story. If you'd like, I'd be happy to PM it to you. :)

Array

- Working Class Hero

12/22/2007, 12:06 PM

Oooh goody!

I've been looking for something nice and short to read. As a reward for good exam results and good behavious my school gave me a book voucher in the summmer and I bought 'War and Peace' and promised myself I'd make a start on it during my Christmas holiday, of which today is the first day! A short story would make a lovely change.

Thank you very much and happy holidays!

Georgia

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