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"" is a literary work that was originally published in 1670. This book is a collection of biographical sketches of four prominent 17th-century Englishmen, written by Walton, who was a contemporary of these men. The first biography is of John Donne, a poet and cleric who is widely regarded as one of the greatest poets of the English language. The second biography is of Henry Wotton, who was an ambassador, poet, and writer. The third biography is of Richard Hooker, a theologian and philosopher who is known for his influential work on the Anglican Church. The fourth and final biography is of George Herbert, a poet and priest who is considered one of the greatest religious poets in the English language. Walton's ""Lives Of John Donne, Henry Wotton, Richard Hooker, And George Herbert"" is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the lives and works of these important figures in English literature and history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint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.