Ivan Andreyevich Krylov

Ivan Andreyevich Krylov (February 13, 1769, Moscow - November 21, 1844, St. Petersburg) was a Russian writer, playwright, and prominent poet of fables. Krylov became known to the Russian public through his humorous and satirical works and fables. He particularly elevated the genre of fables in Russian literature, gaining international recognition.

Krylov raised the fable genre to new heights in Russian literature. He wrote over 200 fables characterized by sharp and vivid language, humor, and satire. His works deeply reflect the realities of life and criticize negative traits in human nature. He published a satirical magazine called "The Spirits' Post." He was the author of numerous plays and librettos.

Kazakh readers were first introduced to Krylov's fables by Y. Altynsarin ("The Crow and the Fox") and Abai ("The Donkey and the Nightingale," "The Grasshopper and the Ant," "The Elephant and the Dog"). A. Baitursynov published a book consisting of translations from Krylov and his own fables, while S. Kobyayev wrote a book titled "Model Translation," which included translations of 37 of Krylov's fables.

Krylov's works have been published in a separate book titled "Fables" in the Kazakh language, as reported by Kazinform. In this regard, "Abai-Inform" considers it appropriate to present Ivan Krylov's fable "The Crow and the Fox" along with three versions of it in the Kazakh language.