The Lives Of Dr. John Donne, Sir Henry Wotton, Mr. Richard Hooker, Mr. George Herbert, And Dr. Robert Sanderson (1899) - Izaak Walton - Bog

The Lives Of Dr. John Donne, Sir Henry Wotton, Mr. Richard Hooker, Mr. George Herbert, And Dr. Robert Sanderson is a book written by Izaak Walton and published in 1899. The book is a collection of biographies of five prominent figures in English literature and theology during the 16th and 17th centuries. The first biography is of Dr. John Donne, a famous poet and preacher who was known for his metaphysical poetry. The second biography is of Sir Henry Wotton, a diplomat and writer who served as ambassador to Venice and was a close friend of Donne. The third biography is of Mr. Richard Hooker, a theologian who wrote the influential work ""Of the Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity"". The fourth biography is of Mr. George Herbert, a poet and Anglican priest who wrote ""The Temple"", a collection of religious poems. The final biography is of Dr. Robert Sanderson, a theologian and bishop who was known for his defense of the Anglican Church against Puritanism. The book provides detailed accounts of the lives and works of these five individuals, including their personal relationships, their contributions to literature and theology, and their influence on their respective fields. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English literature and theology during the Renaissance and early modern periods.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.