02215cam a22003373u 4500 71721 UtSlPG 20260610134646.0 m cr n 260607r20231912utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PG Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich, 1818-1883 Majatalo Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Translation of: Постоялый двор. Release date is 2023-09-25 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.) Originally published: Turku: Sosialistin Kirjapaino-Osakeyhtiö, 1912 Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich, 1818-1883 -- Translations into Finnish Halonen, Alexander, 1878-1948 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71721 112447 112447