Fabian Society
Americannoun
noun
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Her father, the political philosopher Sir George Catlin, became a leading figure in the Fabian Society and twice stood for parliament as a Labour candidate.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2021
The Fabian Society is not endorsing any of the candidates, as is its tradition.
From BBC • Feb. 14, 2020
During her eventful life, Nesbit wrote dozens of books, raised four kids and helped found the socialist Fabian Society, but her enduring influence, this biography argues, is as a pioneer of witty, naturalistic children’s classics.
From New York Times • Dec. 12, 2019
Allan grew up in a politically progressive home; his parents were active members of the Fabian Society.
From The Guardian • Jan. 25, 2018
Return For a clear and admirable account of the Socialist attitude to the temperance question, see the tract on Municipal Drink Traffic published by the Fabian Society; price one penny.
From New Worlds For Old A Plain Account of Modern Socialism by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
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