02047cam a22003013u 4500 75375 UtSlPG 20260610134738.0 m cr n 260607r20251918utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PH Tiitus, 1883-1940 Sen pitkää, sen lyhyttä Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2025-02-14 Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen "Sen pitkää, sen lyhyttä: Tiituksen pakinoita 1" by Ilmari Kivinen is a collection of humorous narratives likely written in the early 20th century. The work features a character named Tiitus, who shares satirical observations about society, politics, and human nature, often infused with irony and wit. Readers can expect a blend of whimsical storytelling and critical commentary on contemporary issues. The opening of this collection introduces a whimsical recounting of Chinese politics through the eyes of Tiitus. It begins with a lighthearted exploration of the absurdity surrounding the revolutionary changes in China, particularly focusing on the character Juanshikai, who unexpectedly finds himself as president due to a lack of a traditional emperor. The comedic narrative unfolds as Tiitus describes the chaotic yet humorous reactions of the Chinese populace to political shifts, complete with absurd fantasies involving a misplaced throne and Juanshikai's reluctant ascent to power. This sets a tone of satire that likely continues throughout the book, offering readers a blend of humor with social critique. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Helsinki: Kust.Oy Kirja, 1918 Finnish wit and humor https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75375 116100 116100