Krylov’s life and work is briefly studied in school at the lessons of Russian literature. But rarely, what kind of teacher has the opportunity and desire to go beyond the framework of the program and give students new, additional information about a particular writer.
Lessons devoted to the study of the biography and work of the
famous fabulist are no exception
.Interesting facts from the life of Ivan Andreyevich Krylov : the thicker the skin, the stronger the nerves
So says the ancient Chinese treatise on physiognomy. And Krylov fully confirmed the observation of this people. He was large, tall, thick-skinned and fat-lipped. The writer didn’t care too much about himself, and all the more he didn’t feel sad about his relatives. Krylov was not particularly friendly with anyone, did not love anyone, did not feel hatred, anger or pity for anyone. So, for example, that evening when his mother died, the son went to the theater, at her funeral he did not grieve, but smiled. On the day of the death of his maid, who gave birth to his illegitimate daughter, the writer went to play cards in an English club. Even when his only child was near death, he left an old woman with him, and he went to a masquerade ball.
Interesting facts from the life of Krylov Ivan Andreevich: the main joy
Despite the fact that this man’s heart was covered with a considerable layer of fat, he still had some preferences. And the main joy of Krylov was, of course, food. Speaking plainly, it was a real glutton. And he chose friends according to the principle who best feeds. But often, no matter how he was treated, he would return home hungry and “eat up”. If there was nothing tasty in the kitchen at that moment, Krylov would do with a pan of sour cabbage and a dough of kvass. And once, when this did not turn out to be, he found a saucepan forgotten by a cook under a table with six moldy pies and ate them all without any consequences for his health!
Interesting facts from the life of Krylov Ivan Andreevich: the famous "Murzilka"
It is known that the writer never held a comb in his hands, reluctantly changed clothes, washed even less often. And despite the fact that even in the winter he sweated fairly. One can imagine what kind of smell emanated from him, and how he influenced those around him, in particular the ladies. In addition, Krylov not only smoked tobacco, but sniffed it and even chewed it. Once he asked a friend what to choose a costume for a masquerade. She advised him to simply wash and comb his hair, this will be enough to remain unrecognized.
Interesting facts from the life of Krylov Ivan Andreevich: no extra words and gestures
The writer tried to make a minimum of movements. This was another joy of Krylov. After working for almost 30 years at the Public Library, he managed to sleep every day for two hours at his workplace. At first, people were angry, and then they got used to having a rest after dinner, and stopped talking to him at this time. The authorities did not pay attention to the liberties of Krylov, since he was a friend of the royal family and a favorite of society. The acquaintances whom he often visited had a separate armchair for him on which he slept after a hearty dinner.
Interesting facts from the life of Krylov: a strange desire
It is clear that such a fact cannot be mentioned in the official biographies of the writer. Periodically, he wanted to show his naked body to others. And he himself, without spectators, he often walked naked. Once he was completely undressed, went to the window, waiting for the reaction of passers-by. But no one looked up and the writer did not notice. Then he began to play the violin in order to attract people's attention. That helped. Five minutes later, a policeman came running to him and demanded to stop the "speech".