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Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich
1818
1883
Тургенев, Иван Сергеевич
Tourgueneff, Ivan
Turgénieff, Iván
Toergenev, Ivan
Turgenjeff, Iwan
Turgenev, I. S.
Turgenieff, Iwan
Halonen, Alexander
1878
1948
Majatalo
$aTurku :$bSosialistin Kirjapaino-Osakeyhtiö, $c1912.
Translation of: Постоялый двор.
Tuula Temonen
"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.)
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1912
FI
Reading ease score: 51.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich, 1818-1883 -- Translations into Finnish
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Category: Novels
Category: Russian Literature
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