01980cam a22002893u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000030001122450047001422640051001893000047002403360026002873370026003133380036003395000031003755080044004065201123004505340045015736530030016188560042016483972UtSlPG20260610133119.0mcr n260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aBazin, René,d1853-193214aThe Ink-Stain (Tache d'encre) — Volume 1 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2003  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2003-04-01  aThis etext was produced by David Widger  a"The Ink-Stain (Tache d'encre) — Volume 1" by René Bazin is a novel written in the late 19th century that explores themes of ambition, academic life, and personal growth within the context of French society. The protagonist, Fabien Mouillard, is a young barrister navigating the complexities of law school, familial expectations, and the unexpected adventures life throws his way.  At the start of the book, we are introduced to Fabien as he reflects on his mundane past and the seemingly dull trajectory of his life so far, framed by his uncle’s ambition for him to become a successful lawyer. Fabien recounts his experiences at the National Library, where a mishap involving ink leads to an embarrassing confrontation with an esteemed scholar, Monsieur Charnot. This incident becomes a catalyst for his introspection and a desire to document his life. The opening sets a tone of both humor and earnestness, establishing Fabien's character as he grapples with academic pressures and social encounters, which hints at the intriguing developments to come in his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aParis (France) -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3972