Waltoniana: Inedited Remains in Verse and Prose of Izaak Walton

This volume gathers a handful of previously unseen verses and prose by the 17th‑century writer best known for his tranquil treatise on fishing. Guided by a scholarly introduction, listeners are introduced to Walton’s warm, modest spirit as it shines through elegies, dedications, and occasional musings on faith and friendship. The tone is gentle and reflective, echoing the same sincere piety that made his famous works enduring favorites.

Spanning roughly fifty years, the selections begin with an elegy on the death of Dr. John Donne, composed when Walton was forty, and continue through later poems, letters, and brief essays that reveal his literary pursuits beyond angling. The accompanying notes illuminate obscure references and the occasional controversy over authorship, inviting listeners to explore the nuanced world of a man who moved easily between the quiet of riverbanks and the bustling circles of scholars and clergy. For anyone curious about the softer, human side of a historic literary figure, these recovered pieces offer a quiet yet vivid portrait.