Izaak Walton

'Izaak Walton : Lives of Donne & Herbert' presents two of the most celebrated short biographies in the English language, capturing the spiritual and personal lives of the metaphysical poets John Donne and George Herbert. Written by Izaak Walton, famously known for 'The Compleat Angler', these biographies offer a poignant and reverent look at two central figures of seventeenth-century literature and the Church of England. In 'The Life of Dr. John Donne', Walton traces the transformation of the brilliant, worldly poet into the devout Dean of St. Paul’s, providing intimate insights into his character and spiritual journey. Similarly, 'The Life of Mr. George Herbert' portrays the saintly life of the rector of Bemerton, whose devotional poetry remains a cornerstone of English tradition. Edited with notes by S.C. Roberts, this volume preserves the charm and historical importance of Walton’s prose. These 'Lives' are not merely historical records; they are literary masterpieces that reflect the religious and intellectual climate of their time. This work remains essential reading for students of English literature, theology, and the art of biography, offering a window into the souls of two of England’s greatest writers through the lens of a contemporary who held them in the highest esteem.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.