"Sismälainen: a humorous historical novel" is a book written by the Finnish writer Hjalmari Finne. In this book, the author recreates a colorful picture of Finnish village life at the beginning of the 20th century, where the main character is an unusual character named Sismälainen. This whimsical and stubborn man sometimes spoils the ubiquitous seriousness with his jokes and extraordinary events, which become the cause of many comic situations. Through funny humor and an interesting story, the author also adds elements of social criticism and a philosophical principle to the novel, which makes the book "Sismälainen" fascinating for readers of all age categories.