Publisher's Synopsis
Walton's Lives Of John Donne, Henry Wotton, Richard Hooker, George Herbert, And Roberts Sanderson (1857) is a collection of biographies written by Izaak Walton. The book features the lives of five prominent figures in English literature and theology from the 16th and 17th centuries. The first biography is of John Donne, a poet, priest, and satirist known for his metaphysical poetry. The second is of Henry Wotton, a diplomat, scholar, and writer who served as ambassador to Venice and was a close friend of Donne. The third biography is of Richard Hooker, a theologian and philosopher who wrote the influential work ""Of the Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity."" The fourth is of George Herbert, a poet and priest known for his devotional poetry. The final biography is of Roberts Sanderson, a theologian and bishop who was a leading figure in the Church of England during the 17th century.Walton's biographies are known for their detailed and personal accounts of the lives of these figures, as well as for their insights into the social and political context of their time. The book is an important work of English literature and provides a valuable glimpse into the lives and works of some of the most influential figures of the 16th and 17th centuries.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.
