Izaak Walton's Lives Of John Donne, Henry Wotton, Richard Hooker, And George Herbert (1888)

Izaak Walton's Lives Of John Donne, Henry Wotton, Richard Hooker, And George Herbert (1888) is a collection of biographical sketches written by Izaak Walton, a 17th-century English writer and biographer. The book contains four separate biographies, each focusing on a different prominent figure of the time: John Donne, a famous poet and preacher; Henry Wotton, an ambassador and writer; Richard Hooker, a prominent theologian; and George Herbert, a poet and priest.Walton's biographies provide detailed accounts of the lives and achievements of each of these figures, including their personal histories, their careers, and their contributions to literature, theology, and society. The book is written in a straightforward and accessible style, making it easy for readers to follow the stories of these influential individuals.In addition to the biographies themselves, the book also includes extensive notes and commentary by the editor, Austin Dobson, providing further context and analysis of the lives and works of the individuals profiled in the book.Overall, Izaak Walton's Lives Of John Donne, Henry Wotton, Richard Hooker, And George Herbert (1888) is a fascinating and informative collection of biographies that offers a unique perspective on the lives and achievements of some of the most important figures of the 17th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.