01991cam a22003013u 4500 21673 UtSlPG 20260610133511.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PH Jääskeläinen, Kaapro, 1862-1932 Iloisia juttuja III Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-06-04 Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Iloisia juttuja III" by Kaapro Jääskeläinen is a collection of humorous and reflective stories written in the early 20th century. The book appears to focus on various aspects of Finnish life, including memories of military service and observations of societal behaviors, particularly surrounding characters like reservists and soldiers. Through anecdotes and narratives, Jääskeläinen likely explores themes related to identity, tradition, and the bittersweet nature of human experiences. The opening of the book sets the stage with a narrator reflecting on his past experiences as a reservist, demonstrating a mix of nostalgia and humor. He recalls the challenges of military life, including the awkwardness of being a soldier, the camaraderie among men of different social standings, and the bizarre rituals that accompany such service. The section introduces various soldiers, including a comical depiction of their inadequacies and unique personalities, hinting at the larger comedic commentary on the absurdities of military culture that the collection will likely feature throughout. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21673 62819 62819