02344cam a22003013u 4500 52065 UtSlPG 20260610134211.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PQ Gilbert de Voisins, Auguste, 1877-1939 Les moments perdus de John Shag Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-05-14 Produced by Clarity, Pierre Lacaze and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Les moments perdus de John Shag" by Auguste Gilbert de Voisins is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. The book centers around the character of John Shag, a man described as both amiable yet misanthropic, who frequents a circle of companions that includes the narrator. Their journeys across various landscapes are intertwined with reflections on life, literature, and society, particularly shedding light on John Shag's peculiarities and passions. The opening of the work introduces John Shag through the eyes of an admiring friend and paints a vivid picture of his character traits—his youthful appearance at forty, his disdain for mediocrity, and a deep engagement with both the world and his thoughts. The narrator highlights Shag's literary ambitions and whimsical nature, including the creation of an unfinished manuscript and various artistic projects, hinting at a life filled with dreams that often remain unrealized. As the narrative progresses, the reader is led through moments of introspection and vivid descriptions that establish the unique connection between the characters and their adventures across different regions, setting a reflective and evocative tone for the stories to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified French literature -- 20th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52065 92899 92899