The lost chimes, and other poems by Gustav Melby
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About this eBook
| Author | Melby, Gustav |
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| LoC No. | 19002472 |
| Title | The lost chimes, and other poems |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Lost Chimes and Other Poems" by Gustav Melby is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. The themes within the collection appear to revolve around love, loss, and the search for meaning in life, with a strong emphasis on the beauty of music and nature as well as the impact of war. The central character seems to be Sordino, a noble Florentine who is deeply connected to the chimes he seeks to create and, later, recover. At the start of the collection, Sordino is introduced as a passionate and artistic bellmaker who is tasked with crafting a magnificent set of chimes that reflect the beauty of human emotions. As he navigates his creative process, we learn about his lost love and the depths of sorrow that accompany his artistic journey. The opening sets the stage for a narrative that intertwines universal themes of longing and the pursuit of beauty through chimes, ultimately hinting at Sordino's quest for reconciliation with his past and the melodies that resonate with human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American poetry -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 62614 |
| Release Date | Jul 11, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 44 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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