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...