 Longfellow published his epic poem "Evangeline" for the first time a few months later on November 1, 1847.His literary income was increasing considerably; in 1840, he had made $219 from his work, but 1850 brought him $1,900.On June 14, 1853, Longfellow held a farewell dinner party at his Cambridge home for his friend Nathaniel Hawthorne, who was preparing to move overseas.