Open Access«The Breams», a Fable by I. A. Krylov, and its French Source
Author(s) -
Lev Trakhtenberg
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
russkaâ literatura
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.101
H-Index - 2
ISSN - 0131-6095
DOI - 10.31860/0131-6095-2020-1-99-102
Subject(s) - fable , computer science , literature , art
The article shows that I. A. Krylov’s fable «The Breams» is based on J.-J. Boisard’s fable «The Pikes». It demonstrates how Krylov transformed the source plot, turning a static situation into a dynamic story, spotlighting a minor image and supplementing humour with satire.