Izaak Walton's Lives of John Donne, Henry Wotton, Richard Hooker and George Herbert by Izaak Walton (1593 - 1683)
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The full title of Walton's book of short biographies is, Lives of John Donne, Henry Wotton, Rich'd Hooker, George Herbert, &C. Sir Henry Wotton (1568 – 1639) was an English author, diplomat and politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1614 and 1625. He is often quoted as saying, "An ambassador is an honest gentleman sent to lie abroad for the good of his country.” Richard Hooker (1554 – 1600) was an Anglican priest and an influential theologian. Hooker's emphases on reason, tolerance and the value of tradition came to exert a lasting influence on the development of the Church of England. In retrospect he has been t...
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00 Introductory Matter
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12 George Herbert, Part 3
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11 George Herbert, Part 2
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10 George Herbert, Part 1
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09 Richard Hooker, Part 3
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08 Richard Hooker, Part 2
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07 Richard Hooker, Part 1
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06 Henry Wotton, Part 3
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05 Henry Wotton, Part 2
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04 Henry Wotton, Part 1
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03 John Donne, Part 3
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02 John Donne, Part 2
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01 John Donne, Part 1
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12 George Herbert, Part 3
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11 George Herbert, Part 2
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10 George Herbert, Part 1
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09 Richard Hooker, Part 3
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07 Richard Hooker, Part 1