02266cam a22003013u 4500 13118 UtSlPG 20260610133318.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Tietjens, Eunice, 1884-1944 Profiles from China : Sketches in Free Verse of People and Things Seen in the Interior Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-08-05 E-text prepared by Melissa Er-Raqabi and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Profiles from China" by Eunice Tietjens is a collection of free verse sketches written during the early 20th century. The book vividly portrays the complexities of life in China through a series of character studies and observations that reflect both the beauty and the harsh realities of the social landscape. Tietjens’ work captures a diverse range of scenes and individuals, offering insights into Chinese culture and society as seen through the eyes of a foreign observer. In this collection, Tietjens explores various aspects of life and humanity in China, from the desperate struggles of beggars to the intricate customs of weddings and festivals. Each poem serves as a window into a different facet of Chinese life, depicting moments of joy, sorrow, and reflection. Characters such as the cormorant fishermen, a scholar reciting Confucius, and the enigmatic storyteller illustrate the richness of the culture while also hinting at deeper social issues and the struggles of modernization. The juxtaposition of traditional practices with the encroachment of industrialization and Western influence is a recurring theme, offering a poignant and multi-dimensional representation of a nation at a crossroads in its history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified China -- Poetry https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13118 54509 54509