Project Gutenberg 2000-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 161 Lang, Andrew 1844 1912 Lang, Walter Andrew Introduction to the Compleat Angler Transcribed from the 1896 J. M. Dent edition by David Price "Introduction to the Compleat Angler by Andrew Lang" is a literary analysis written in the late 19th century, exploring the life and work of Izaak Walton, particularly his seminal text, "The Compleat Angler." This book can be classified as a critical compilation and biographical study that seeks to contextualize Walton’s contributions to angling literature while offering insights into his character and the tranquil pursuits he championed. Lang's introduction reflects on Walton's peaceful demeanor, his literary influences, and the historical milieu in which he lived, which may encompass the late Elizabethan to early Restoration periods. In this introduction, Lang outlines Walton's life, emphasizing his humble beginnings, his relationships with other literary figures, and his development as an angler and author. Walton's "The Compleat Angler," first published in 1653, is presented not just as a fishing manual but as a celebration of the joys of angling as a meditative and reflective practice. The work intertwines practical advice on fishing techniques with anecdotes, poetry, and philosophical musings, which underscore a deep appreciation for nature and calm. Lang also touches on the evolution of Walton's work through various editions, highlighting its lasting appeal and impact on both literature and the culture of angling. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Fishing Walton, Izaak, 1593-1683. Compleat angler SH Text Category: Biographies Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature 97147 2025-07-01T12:52:20.232700 text/html 94888 2021-01-01T00:05:55 text/html 37376 2021-01-01T00:05:55 text/html application/zip 120112 2025-07-01T12:52:25.403195 application/epub+zip 119534 2025-07-01T12:52:23.012688 application/epub+zip 95024 2025-07-01T12:52:21.965701 application/epub+zip 211882 2025-07-01T12:52:27.135209 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 200049 2025-07-01T12:52:24.748714 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 175184 2022-09-02T04:01:39.243244 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 88031 2025-07-01T12:52:19.981705 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 87874 2021-01-01T00:05:55 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 36104 2021-01-01T00:05:55 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18897 2025-07-01T12:52:27.253170 application/rdf+xml 11877 2025-07-01T12:52:22.447716 image/jpeg 2846 2025-07-01T12:52:22.207704 image/jpeg 119107 2025-07-01T12:52:20.241726 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia