Krylov Fable - World Young Readers Literature Classics Collection

Author: Krylov
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: Ivan Andreyevich Krylov (1769—1844) was a Russian classical writer deeply immersed in the life, thoughts, and language of the people. Krylov's fables are the most original works of genius in Russian literature. Krylov completed the artistic development of Russian animal fables over several centuries; standing on the foundation of realism, he concisely used the language and proverbs of the people, and through various forms of expression, he broadly depicted the reality of Russian life, vividly reflecting the spirit and wisdom of the Russian nation. The birds and animals in Krylov's fables are not abstract symbols deliberately clothed in the guise of beasts, but are all vivid characters with typical significance. Almost every fable is a small realistic drama with strong generalization. Krylov broke new ground, inheriting and developing the tradition of fables, expanding their territory, and enhancing their effectiveness. Therefore, Belinsky said, "Krylov raised our fables to an extreme perfection."