How the Moomins became an anti-fascist symbol
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More than just a cult cartoon series for children, Moomins have long stood for social justice thanks to the progressive ideals of its queer creator.
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Moomins
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Tove Jansson Garm covers are some of her first published artworks
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Meet The Queer, Anti-Fascist Author Behind The Freakishly Lovable 'Moomins
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PDF) Moominvalley as an alternative to capitalist realism
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How the Moomins became an anti-fascist symbol
In Finland, giving in to Moomin madness - The Washington Post
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Moomins - Wikipedia
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Pippi and the Moomins served as a social antidote to fascism
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Moomin Book Two Tove Jansson - Wow Cool
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Tove Jansson - 27 artworks - illustration
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Tove Jansson • The Moomins take on the world •