The lost chimes, and other poems

"The Lost Chimes and Other Poems" by Gustav Melby, is a collection that explores the complexities of human experience through verse. The collection journeys into themes of love, loss, and the quest for purpose, highlighting the splendor of both nature and music, alongside the effects of war. Sordino, a Florentine nobleman and bellmaker, stands as a central figure, deeply entwined with the creation and subsequent search for his lost chimes. The collection begins by introducing Sordino as a dedicated artist, charged with creating a set of chimes designed to capture the spectrum of human emotion. As the reader follows his creative journey, Sordino's past love and the sadness that fuels his art are revealed allowing the reader to resonate with themes of yearning and the search for beauty through creating the chimes, suggesting Sordino's attempt to reconcile with his past and the melodies that defines the human spirit.