Ivan Krylov Books

Ivan Krylov is Russia's best-known fabulist, celebrated for his insightful and often satirical works. While his early fables drew inspiration from classical sources, his later creations became distinctly original, frequently critiquing the stifling bureaucracy of his era. Krylov's distinctive style employs direct, simple, and idiomatic language, with many of his phrases becoming ingrained in common Russian parlance. His animal fables are lauded for their blend of naturalistic characterization and allegorical commentary on human foibles and interpersonal complexities.