Escapism
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Escapism is mental diversion from unpleasant aspects of daily life, typically through activities involving imagination or entertainment. Escapism also may be used to occupy one's self away from persis
King Ludwig II of Bavaria was famous for his escapism, which involved his admiration for the work of Richard Wagner. In this caricature, he is portrayed in the role of King Lohengrin.
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Lohengrin
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Lohengrin is a character in German Arthurian literature. The son of Parzival, he is a knight of the Holy Grail sent in a boat pulled by swans to rescue a maiden who can never ask his identity. His sto
Escapism
…was famous for his escapism, which involved his admiration for the work of Richard Wagner. 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. Escapism also…
Lohengrin by Walter Crane, 1895
Lohengrin by Ferdinand Leeke, 1916
Elsa and Lohengrin by Gaston Bussière (1910)