Cornell University Library Digital Collections
Basni
- Title:
- Basni
- Collection:
- Images from the Rare Book and Manuscript Collections
- Date:
- 1902
- ID Number:
- REX022_023
- File Name:
- REX022_023.tif
- Work Type:
- publications
- Description:
- Ivan Andreevich Krylov. Basni. Fables. Moscow: Sytin, I.D. Company, 1902. Ivan Andreevich Krylov (1769-1844), the most popular and prolific fable writer in Russia, was instrumental in establishing the Russian fable tradition. Beginning with his first published book of fables in 1809, his satirical treatment of recognizable social types disguised as beasts made a strong connection with a broad audience. Krylov’s aphorisms and parables-many of which highlight the virtues of common sense and hard work-endure in the Russian language to this day.
- Repository:
- Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
- Collecting Program:
- University Archives
- Format:
- Image
- Rights:
- For information regarding copyright for this image, send inquiries to rarerepro@cornell.edu
