The Ink-Stain (Tache d'encre) — Volume 2

By René Bazin

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a vibrant, evolving Paris, a young man grapples with his soaring ambitions and a heart torn by unrequited love, as destiny hangs in the balance.

Genres

Culture/Civilization/Society Literature Fiction

Released

2003-04-01

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Summary

"The Ink-Stain (Tache d'Encre) — Volume 2" by René Bazin is a late 1800s novel about Fabien Mouillard, a young law student facing a whirlwind of love, big dreams, and personal struggles in a changing Paris. The story explores themes of ambition, heartbreak, and finding oneself, all set against a backdrop of cultural and societal shifts. Fabien is at a crossroads, waiting for a meeting that could change everything regarding his feelings for Mademoiselle Jeanne, with his friend Lampron by his side as he deals with jealousy and longing due to Jeanne's possible engagement to someone else. The book opens with a lively Parisian scene as Fabien copes with his conflicted feelings, his artistic spirit, and the stress of an upcoming exam, all while the social scene around him highlights the complexities of love and loss.