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Stigma

Stigma

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ISBN10: 1026009642
ISBN13: 9781026009642
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 308
Weight: 0.96
Height: 0.65 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Stigma is a compelling dramatic novel by Hugo Ballin that explores the profound impact of social ostracization and the weight of ancestral secrets. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century sensibilities, the narrative delves into the life of a protagonist grappling with the shadow of illegitimacy and the unforgiving nature of a society obsessed with pedigree and reputation. Ballin, known for his diverse artistic talents as a muralist and filmmaker, brings a cinematic intensity and deep psychological insight to this exploration of human frailty and resilience.

The story follows the internal and external conflicts that arise when the past threatens to derail the present. As characters navigate a web of moral dilemmas and social expectations, Stigma examines whether one can truly escape the circumstances of their birth or if they are forever marked by the choices of those who came before. With its evocative prose and timeless themes of identity and belonging, this work remains a significant example of 1920s American fiction, offering a window into the era's evolving attitudes toward social class and personal morality.

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