The Life And Letters Of Sir Henry Wotton V1

By Logan Pearsall Smith and Henry Wotton

Book Overview

The Life and Letters of Sir Henry Wotton V1 is a book written by Logan Pearsall Smith that provides a comprehensive account of the life and correspondence of Sir Henry Wotton. Sir Henry Wotton was an English diplomat, poet, and scholar who lived during the Renaissance period. The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume containing a detailed biography of Sir Henry Wotton, while the second volume comprises his letters.The biography covers Sir Henry Wotton's early life, education, and career as a diplomat. It also delves into his personal life, including his friendships, romantic relationships, and religious beliefs. The book explores his literary works and his contribution to the development of English literature during his time.The second volume comprises a collection of Sir Henry Wotton's letters, which provide insight into his personal and professional life. The letters are arranged chronologically and cover a wide range of topics, including politics, religion, literature, and personal matters. The letters also reveal Sir Henry Wotton's relationships with notable figures of his time, such as King James I, Sir Francis Bacon, and John Donne.Overall, The Life and Letters of Sir Henry Wotton V1 is a valuable resource for those interested in English literature, Renaissance history, and the life of Sir Henry Wotton. The book provides a detailed account of his life and work, as well as an intimate glimpse into his personal thoughts and relationships through his letters.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430450894
• ISBN13: 9781430450894
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 536 Pages
• Weight: 1.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"