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

The volume assembles life sketches of several notable divines and poets, tracing their upbringing, careers, major writings, and personal character through anecdote, excerpt, and critical commentary. It recounts theological disputes and debates over church order, presents synopses of sermons and published works, and offers assessments of learning, temperament, and piety. Organization groups individual biographies with introductory remarks and supplementary notes, blending narrative chronology with close readings of key passages and reflections on moral and spiritual themes. The tone combines admiration, measured criticism, and devotional reflection, aiming to present both public achievement and private virtue.