Word: quay
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Dates: during 1887-1887
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...Baker in verse entitled "On the Quay at Porta Portese" tells an interesting historical anecdote of pagan Rome. We have already noted a peculiar characteristic of the poetry of Mr. Baker, that of tone. It is here again noticeable. There seems to be a dull hush falling on the lines which serves the purpose of a true onomatopoeia...