Publisher's Synopsis
Metrical Legends of Exalted Characters is a book of poetry written by Joanna Baillie and published in 1821. The book contains a collection of sixteen poems, each telling the story of a legendary figure from history or mythology. Baillie's poems are written in a metrical style, with a focus on rhyme and rhythm. The characters featured in the book include Joan of Arc, King Alfred, and the Greek hero Perseus. Baillie's writing style is characterized by its emotional intensity and vivid imagery, and her poems often explore themes of heroism, sacrifice, and redemption. The book was well-received upon its release and has since become a classic of English literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
