HAPPILY EVER AFTER.

  • Published In: History Today, 2026, v. 76, n. 4. P. 4 1 of 2

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on Wilhelm Busch's engagement with folklore and fairytales, highlighting how his creative interests culminated in an elaborate 19th-century masquerade event. Topics include his early literary influences such as Hans Christian Andersen, the imaginative staging and themes of the Fairytale Maskenfest, and its cultural impact on figures like Ludwig II of Bavaria and later fairytale-inspired architecture.

Additional Information

  • Source:History Today. 2026/04, Vol. 76, Issue 4, p4
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0018-2753
  • Accession Number:192292370

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