I.A. Krylov: Basni: Swan, Pike, and Crab; Fox and Grapes; Ass and Nightingale; Monkey and Mirror (Russian

Abstract

This pamphlet comes from a series of eight, four "Skasky" and four "Basni" or fables. The pike wears a captain's hat as he swims in his direction. The fox reaching for grapes is in a fiery red dress. The nightingale wears a natty bowtie, while the ass is dressed as a peasant. The bear looks on musing as the monkey points to the ugly person in the mirror – of course himself!