It is difficult to find in our country a person who does not know at least a line from the fables of Ivan Andreevich. His style is simple to perceive, touching and sarcastic, and the analysis of Krylov's fables is nothing but the opportunity to plunge into a variety of types and situations, only of which century, it can not be said right away. The images are ordinary and recognizable even in our century, because the
essence of man practically does not change. And this despite the fact that part of the fables is nothing more than a translation of the works of Lafontaine and Aesop, only the characters' characters are so close that you even get lost: are the fables written exactly in the 6th century BC?
Already in elementary school, these works are studied. The writer's syllable is so easy that it allows even first-graders to study and analyze them. There are many Krylov fables. We teach them by heart, they are interesting and instructive. Simple for the perception and psyche of young children. But do not talk about the first Russian fabulist, as an author who wrote exclusively children's entertaining stories. The themes of Krylov’s fables are so diverse and often complex that they do not fit into the framework of a children's fairy tale.
Many critics rightly notice the so-called "Russianness" of the manner of presentation of the text, a little pretentious, but at the same time quite prickly. Analysis of Krylov's fables gives us the opportunity to evaluate the non-standard narrative of stories, the wise man's view from the side. There is a statement of facts, without trial or investigation, the reader should make his conclusions, perhaps relying a little on the caustic remarks of the witty narrator.
A person who did not receive a traditional classical education, early left without a father (who, nevertheless, managed to instill in the child a craving and love for books), was able to cultivate his own perception of reality. The author spent a lot of time among ordinary people, perceiving the style of thinking, the manner of communication, the mentality (earlier they would say - the soul) of his people.
Ivan Andreevich Krylov, whose fables we are discussing, was extraordinary not only in the mindset, but also in everyday life was different from those around him. He was famous for untidiness, laziness and did not hide his love for food. Even at the reception of the empress, he could not restrain his "manners", introducing those present in amazement.
In fairness, I must say that he did not immediately become a sought-after author. A lazy person by nature has always had difficulties with work, and the sticky style of expression of thoughts gave rise to the authorities not to feel favor with him. But a good disposition and a slightly ridiculous perception of everyday life bribed people who knew him, which eventually resulted in great love and corresponding honors to the author, who became pleasing even at court.
If we draw a parallel to the current genres of satire, then we can talk about the association of the poet’s work with the modern humorous art of “stand up”. The authors make fun of the shortcomings of society with the only difference that Ivan Andreevich did it much more skillfully. Analysis of Krylov's fables allows us to draw such conclusions. A subtle, sarcastic description of human vices, not so much to ridicule, but to ascertain a fact, to enable readers to assess the situation. Moreover, the verse statement, you see, is not accessible to everyone, and even such that after centuries we are happy to quote winged expressions from immortal fables.