Ivan Andreyevich Krylov (1769-1844)
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His father, a military officer,
died when Ivan was ten, leaving his family destitute (without money).
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Ivan and his mother moved to St. Petersburg
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Ivan soon gained a reputation,
making friends with princes, and staying in their large houses.
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In 1809 Ivan published his
first book of fables, which was so popular that he stopped writing plays.
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Ivan wrote over 200 fables, and
won many awards.
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