Essential Fables of La Fontaine (English-Chinese Contrast)

Author: (Russia) Krylov, translated by Xia Xiaomin
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Publishing Date: 2004-04-01
Features: A law-abiding and conscientious person will not steal even if they have urgent needs, but even if a thief is given a million gold dollars, one cannot expect them to stop stealing. Perhaps we do not pay much attention, but we often praise others in various ways, actually praising ourselves. Krylov's fables reflect real life, portray various personalities, and express advanced ideas, which is why they were deeply loved by people at the time and became one of the most beloved reading works in the first half of the 19th century. Every new fable he published also became a focal point in literary and social life, and his fables played a positive role in shaping the social consciousness of the Russian people. Krylov's fables also enjoy a wide reputation in the world. During his lifetime, they were translated into more than ten languages, and now there are over fifty or sixty translations. Some have been included in textbooks, so his influence is far-reaching.