Elin Pelin is a famous Bulgarian writer known for his short stories and novels about village life. Some of his most well-known works include "Plague of God", "Wind Mill", and "Guest". He is considered a master of the short narrative form in Bulgarian literature.
The passage then discusses the character Ian Bibiyan from one of Elin Pelin's works. Ian is a troublemaker who lives in a water mill and steals food. He befriends the devil Fut, who helps him cause mischief, though Fut's father is concerned this will make Fut a laughingstock.
The student's favorite character from the book is the devil Fut, who is very funny as he