Escapism

King Ludwig II of Bavaria was famous for his escapism, which involved his admiration for the work of Richard Wagner.[1] In this caricature, he is portrayed in the role of King Lohengrin.

Escapism is mental diversion from unpleasant aspects of daily life, typically through activities involving imagination or entertainment.[2][3][4] Escapism also may be used to occupy one's self away from persistent feelings of depression or general sadness.

  1. ^ Workman, Leslie J. (1994). Medievalism in Europe. Boydell & Brewer. p. 241. ISBN 9780859914000.
  2. ^ "Escapism | meaning in the Cambridge English Dictionary". dictionary.cambridge.org. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
  3. ^ "Escapism Definition & Meaning". www.merriam-webster.com. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
  4. ^ "Escapism | Meaning of Escapism by Lexico". Lexico Dictionaries | English. Archived from the original on 23 March 2020. Retrieved 23 March 2020.