Literary notes about fabian (AI summary)
In literature, the term "Fabian" is used in a remarkably versatile way, often serving as the name of a character who contributes both humor and critical insight. In Shakespeare’s works, for example, Fabian appears as a lively figure in scenes full of wit and action ([1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], [8]), demonstrating his dual role as a minor yet memorable contributor to the dramatic narrative. Beyond the theatrical stage, "Fabian" also designates historical and familial identities, as seen in texts that refer to the Fabian family of ancient Rome ([9], [10], [11], [12]) and even modern institutional identities like the Fabian Society ([13]). This multiplicity of usages highlights how the word “Fabian” operates not only as a personal name, but also as a marker of heritage and ideological affiliation across diverse literary contexts.
- Be not offended, dear Cesario!— Rudesby, be gone!—I pr'ythee, gentle friend, [Exeunt SIR TOBY, SIR ANDREW, and FABIAN.]
— from Twelfth Night; Or, What You Will by William Shakespeare - Signior Fabian, stay you by this gentleman till my return.
— from Twelfth Night; Or, What You Will by William Shakespeare - [To FABIAN] Read it you, sirrah. FABIAN.
— from Twelfth Night; Or, What You Will by William Shakespeare - Nor I neither. FABIAN. Here comes my noble gull-catcher.
— from Twelfth Night; Or, What You Will by William Shakespeare - [Enter SIR TOBY BELCH, SIR ANDREW AGUE-CHEEK, and FABIAN.] SIR ANDREW.
— from Twelfth Night; Or, What You Will by William Shakespeare - OLIVIA'S house Enter SIR TOBY, SIR ANDREW and FABIAN AGUECHEEK.
— from The Complete Works of William Shakespeare by William Shakespeare - [Enter SIR TOBY BELCH, SIR ANDREW AGUE-CHEEK, and FABIAN.] SIR TOBY.
— from Twelfth Night; Or, What You Will by William Shakespeare - [Exit.] FABIAN. Come, let's see the event.
— from Twelfth Night; Or, What You Will by William Shakespeare - The patricians, however, succeeded in having the consulship remain in the Fabian family.
— from The History of Rome, Books 01 to 08 by Livy - There was a sacrifice solemnized at stated times by the Fabian family on the Quirinal hill.
— from The History of Rome, Books 01 to 08 by Livy - Let us also, as men of noble birth, as is worthy of the Fabian name, enkindle the courage of the soldiers by fighting rather than by exhorting."
— from The History of Rome, Books 01 to 08 by Livy - But the speech would certainly be preserved in the archives of the Fabian nobles.
— from Lays of Ancient Rome by Baron Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay - Fabian Society, Twenty-fourth Annual Report.
— from British SocialismAn Examination of Its Doctrines, Policy, Aims and Practical Proposals by J. Ellis Barker