Krylov Fable -- A Must-Read for Youth Quality Education (Flowering Season Volume)

Author: Zhong Lei
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: The great Russian writer Krylov is one of the several classical fable masters in the world. Fables are short and concise, yet they must be both entertaining and profound in meaning. Krylov's fables are considered a model. Young readers can learn the great truths of life through reading these wonderful stories. Some of his fables that praise the spirit of patriotism are rare and precious in classical fables. Krylov's fables reflect real life, portray various characters, and express advanced ideas, which made them deeply loved by people at the time and became one of the most beloved works for readers in the first half of the 19th century. Every time he published a new fable, it became a notable event in literary and social life. His fables played an active 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.