I read the newspapers avidly. It is my one form of continuous fiction.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that Aneurin Bevan, a Welsh politician, enjoys reading newspapers as if they were a made-up story. He sees the news as a constant source of fiction, meaning the information in newspapers is not always completely true or accurate. Bevan likely found the news entertaining and engaging, like reading a novel, even though it was supposed to be a factual account of events.
About Aneurin Bevan
Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan was a prominent Welsh Labour politician who played a key role in establishing the British National Health Service. Born to a working-class family, he rose through the ranks of the miners’ union before becoming an influential Member of Parliament and a leading figure in the Labour Party’s left-wing ‘Bevanite’ faction.
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