Lives of John Donne, Henry Wotton, Rich'd Hooker, George Herbert, &c, Volume 2

Lives of John Donne, Henry Wotton, Richard Hooker, and George Herbert, Volume 2, is a biographical collection by Izaak Walton, first published in 1665. This work examines the lives and contributions of significant literary and religious figures in 17th-century England, focusing on their thoughts, virtues, and personal anecdotes. Walton highlights Richard Hooker’s character and his influential writings, particularly 'The Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity,' while reflecting on the challenges of portraying someone he never met. The book serves as an important exploration of faith, literature, and the Church of England's governance.