Majatalo by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev

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Author Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich, 1818-1883
Translator Halonen, Alexander, 1878-1948
Title Majatalo
Original Publication Turku: Sosialistin Kirjapaino-Osakeyhtiö, 1912.
Note Translation of: Постоялый двор.
Note Reading ease score: 51.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Tuula Temonen
Summary "Majatalo" by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the dynamics of a bustling wayside inn, primarily focusing on its owner, Naum Ivanovitsh, who is portrayed as a shrewd yet genial character navigating the complexities of his business and the relationships with his patrons. The opening of "Majatalo" introduces the inn's setting, describing its prominent location along a major road and detailing the various amenities it offers to travelers, such as good food and comfortable lodging. We meet Naum, a middle-aged, prosperous innkeeper with a unique demeanor and a keen business sense, who takes an interest in the people around him. Flashbacks reveal the previous owner, Akim, and several characters connected to both him and Naum, hinting at a complex web of relationships, including themes of love, ambition, and social standing, which are likely to be further explored in subsequent chapters. The narrative sets the stage for interpersonal conflicts and emotional entanglements, suggesting a rich tapestry of life at the inn. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich, 1818-1883 -- Translations into Finnish
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EBook-No. 71721
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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