Graditelj svratišta

Graditelj svratišta

Ivan Aralica

The novel combines historical realism with deep psychological insights, creating a layered narrative that goes beyond a mere depiction of the past.

The novel follows Jakov, a builder and visionary, who attempts to build an inn in the 18th-century Dalmatian hinterland – a gathering place and refuge for travelers and locals. His undertaking is not only a physical, but also a symbolic act: building the inn represents an effort to create order and meaning in a chaotic world marked by Venetian rule, social inequalities and conflicts between tradition and modernization. Jakov faces resistance from local powerful people, bureaucracy and his own internal dilemmas as he tries to make his dream come true. Through Jakov’s life, Aralica depicts the complex relationships between the individual and the community, exploring how personal ambitions and ideals often encounter obstacles in the form of social norms, corruption and political intrigue. The inn becomes a metaphor for the search for a better world and the preservation of humanity in difficult times.

Editor
Zlatko Crnković, Mirko Marjanović
Graphics design
Alfred Pal
Dimensions
20 x 14 cm
Pages
400
Publisher
Mladost, Zagreb, 1990.
 
Distribution: 8,000 copies
 
Latin alphabet. Hardcover.
Language: Croatian.

One copy is available

Condition:Used, excellent condition
 

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