Waltoniana: Inedited Remains in Verse and Prose of Izaak Walton

"Waltoniana: Inedited Remains in Verse and Prose of Izaak Walton" by Izaak Walton is a compilation of previously unpublished poems and prose pieces that gives readers a peek into the author's broader literary interests beyond his famous book about fishing. Put together in the late 1800s as a companion to Walton's other works, this collection likely explores themes of friendship, love of the outdoors, and religious devotion, mirroring the subjects he often examined. Spanning roughly five decades of his writing life, "Waltoniana" includes diverse content like mourning poems, introductions to other works, dedications, and personal letters, mostly from the 1600s. Beginning with a heartfelt poem for the passing of John Donne, these writings reveal Walton's close relationships and show his talent for celebrating people, pondering life's big questions, and contemplating ethics. Written in a calm and thoughtful way, these pieces help us see Walton not just as a writer about angling but as a well-rounded figure involved in the important cultural and spiritual conversations of his time.