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Lives of John Donne, Henry Wotton, Richard Hooker and George Herbert

Lives of John Donne, Henry Wotton, Richard Hooker and George Herbert

Embark on an enlightening journey through the lives of four remarkable figures from the 16th and 17th centuries, as suggested by the evocative title. This podcast invites listeners to explore the rich tapestry of thoughts and experiences that shaped the legacies of John Donne, Henry Wotton, Richard Hooker, and George Herbert. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, offering a rotating collection that delves into the intricate interplay of faith, poetry, and philosophy. Through Izaak Walton's affectionate portrayals, listeners will uncover the gentle dispositions, intellectual pursuits, and spiritual depths of these influential personalities. This is not a single narrative but a series of unique explorations that illuminate the diverse contributions of these historical figures to literature and theology. Discover a new book with every episode and deepen your appreciation for the profound impact of these early modern voices.

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The Secret Key, And Other Verses-George Essex Evans 3 hr 54 min 27 sec
Beth Gêlert, or the Grave of the Greyhound-William Robert Spencer 1 hr 24 min 56 sec
Poems of James Hebblethwaite-James Hebblethwaite 2 hr 41 min 35 sec
Selected Early Poems of William Carlos Williams-William Carlos Williams 54 min 46 sec
Rubaiyat of Umar Khaiyam-Omar Khayyám 2 hr 37 min 24 sec
Tales of King Arthur and the Round Table (version 2)-Andrew Lang 4 hr 28 min 46 sec
Letters of Travel-Rudyard Kipling 7 hr 45 min 1 sec
Reign of King Edward the Third-William Shakespeare 2 hr 36 min 57 sec
Cape Cod Stories-Joseph Crosby Lincoln 5 hr 47 min 30 sec
Dream of Gerontius-John Henry Newman 55 min 55 sec
Lovers' Vows-Elizabeth Inchbald, August von Kotzebue 2 hr 2 min 33 sec
Life and Death of King John-William Shakespeare 2 hr 28 min 38 sec
Ebony and Crystal-Clark Ashton Smith 3 hr 46 min 17 sec
Poems of William Blake-William Blake 55 min 3 sec
Henry VI, Part 2-William Shakespeare 3 hr 10 min 50 sec
Easter Mystery Of Jesus Christ; A Miscellany Of Readings, Poems, And Hymn Texts-Various 3 hr 47 min 33 sec
Two Noble Kinsmen-John Fletcher, William Shakespeare 2 hr 46 min 37 sec
13 - Izaak Waltons Lives of John Donne, Henry Wotton, Richard Hooker and George Herbert by Izaak Walton 49 min 45 sec
12 - Izaak Waltons Lives of John Donne, Henry Wotton, Richard Hooker and George Herbert by Izaak Walton 45 min 57 sec
11 - Izaak Waltons Lives of John Donne, Henry Wotton, Richard Hooker and George Herbert by Izaak Walton 48 min 7 sec
10 - Izaak Waltons Lives of John Donne, Henry Wotton, Richard Hooker and George Herbert by Izaak Walton 59 min 38 sec
09 - Izaak Waltons Lives of John Donne, Henry Wotton, Richard Hooker and George Herbert by Izaak Walton 1 hr 14 min 8 sec
08 - Izaak Waltons Lives of John Donne, Henry Wotton, Richard Hooker and George Herbert by Izaak Walton 1 hr 11 min 49 sec
07 - Izaak Waltons Lives of John Donne, Henry Wotton, Richard Hooker and George Herbert by Izaak Walton 35 min 11 sec
06 - Izaak Waltons Lives of John Donne, Henry Wotton, Richard Hooker and George Herbert by Izaak Walton 45 min 21 sec
05 - Izaak Waltons Lives of John Donne, Henry Wotton, Richard Hooker and George Herbert by Izaak Walton 50 min 14 sec
04 - Izaak Waltons Lives of John Donne, Henry Wotton, Richard Hooker and George Herbert by Izaak Walton 50 min 36 sec
03 - Izaak Waltons Lives of John Donne, Henry Wotton, Richard Hooker and George Herbert by Izaak Walton 51 min 38 sec
02 - Izaak Waltons Lives of John Donne, Henry Wotton, Richard Hooker and George Herbert by Izaak Walton 48 min 31 sec
01 - Izaak Waltons Lives of John Donne, Henry Wotton, Richard Hooker and George Herbert by Izaak Walton 15 min 17 sec

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