[Pocket Edition] World Literature Masterpieces Library - Complete Works of Aesop's Fables

Author: (Russia) Krylov, translated by Wu Yan
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Publishing Date: 2005-09-01
Features: The Fables of Krylov are the most original works of the Russian literary genius, Krylov. They cover a wide range of topics, convey profound meanings, and possess strong popular and realistic qualities. These fables concisely employ the language of the people, express the realities of Russian life through various forms, vividly reflect the spirit and wisdom of the Russian nation, enrich the literary language of Russia, and are widely recognized as the best interpreter of the Russian language and one of the greatest fables in history. Krylov is one of the three world's great fable writers, alongside Aesop and La Fontaine, as a Russian classical writer who deeply engaged with the lives, thoughts, and language of the people. He is known as the "poet of the people" and a "realist of the nation and the masses" in the history of Russian literature. His works laid a solid foundation for the establishment and development of realism by Gogol, Pushkin, and others. This book is part of the "Classics of World Literature" series, which is an ideal reading for world literary classics. The translator is a renowned translator both domestically and internationally, and the translation is of top quality, highly influential, and widely recognized as an excellent version, representing the translation level of this classic in China and the creative level of the translator. Each classic is accompanied by two types of illustrations: one is a set of color illustrations before the main text, mostly precious images related to the author, the work, and the historical context; the other is black-and-white illustrations drawn based on the plot of the work. Through these illustrations, readers not only create a familiar and relaxed reading atmosphere but also gain a comprehensive and concrete understanding of the rich connotations of world literary classics. Additionally, the editors systematically include key character lists, author chronologies, and other content in each translated work, complemented by the translator's precise annotations, to help readers overcome reading obstacles and learn relevant knowledge, enabling them to read world literary classics comprehensively, deeply, and efficiently.