Ivan Krylov books in order
Russian writer
- Lived
- 1769–1844
- Country
- Russia
- Books
- 8
- Also writes as
- Navi Volyrk
Ivan Krylov published 1 novel, 1 short story collection, 5 plays and 1 other book, beginning with Philomela (1793).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Ivan Krylov
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Philomela
Ivan Krylov's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Pig Under the Oak Tree (1825)
Short story collections in order
Fables (1926)
Plays in order
Philomela (1793)
A Lesson for Daughters (1807)
The Milliner's Shop (1807)
Podshchipa or Trumf (1859)
The Pie (1869)
Other books in order
Krilof and His Fables (1869)
About Ivan Krylov
Ivan Andreyevich Krylov is Russia's best-known fabulist and probably the most epigrammatic of all Russian authors. Formerly a dramatist and journalist, he only discovered his true genre at the age of 40. While many of his earlier fables were loosely based on Aesop's and La Fontaine's, later fables were original work, often with a satirical bent.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Ivan Krylov FAQ
- How many books has Ivan Krylov written?
- Ivan Krylov published 1 novel, 1 short story collection, 5 plays and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ivan Krylov's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Philomela.
- What is Ivan Krylov's last book?
- The Pig Under the Oak Tree (1825).
- What is Ivan Krylov's most famous book?
- Philomela (1793) is Ivan Krylov's most widely read book.
- Does Ivan Krylov write under a pen name?
- Yes: Ivan Krylov has also published as Navi Volyrk.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.