Selected Fables of Krylov - New Curriculum Reading Series: New Curriculum Reading Series

Author: (Russian) Krylov
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Publish Date: 2003-09-19
Features: "Reading a million books makes writing as effortless as if guided by the gods." We believe that by reading this series of authoritative, well-curated, and practical books, it will not only help primary and secondary school students with their in-class and extracurricular learning as well as exams and academic advancement but also enhance their scientific and humanities literacy, laying a solid foundation for the comprehensive improvement of their Chinese proficiency and lifelong development. "Reading a million books makes writing as effortless as if guided by the gods." We believe that by reading this series of authoritative, well-curated, and practical books, it will not only help primary and secondary school students with their in-class and extracurricular learning as well as exams and academic advancement but also enhance their scientific and humanities literacy, laying a solid foundation for the comprehensive improvement of their Chinese proficiency and lifelong development. Krylov's fables reflect real life, portray various personalities, and express progressive ideas, making them deeply loved by people at the time and becoming one of the most beloved reading works in the first half of the 19th century. Every new fable he published also became a notable figure 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 over ten languages, and now there are more than fifty or sixty translations, some of which have been included in textbooks. Therefore, his influence is profound.