Les moments perdus de John Shag by Auguste Gilbert de Voisins
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| Author | Gilbert de Voisins, Auguste, 1877-1939 |
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| Title | Les moments perdus de John Shag |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "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.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French literature -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 52065 |
| Release Date | May 14, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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