ESCAPIST

Escapist

The Escapist is a metafictional character, a comic book hero in the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, written by Michael Chabon, created as an homage to the heroes of the period known to fans and historians as the Golden Age of Comic Books. The character's abilities as an escape artist are inspired by the early illusionist career of comic book artist Jim Steranko.

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escapist

Noun

  1. Someone who wants to escape; especially from reality

Adjective

  1. Intended for or tending toward escape; especially, used to avoid, deny, or forget about reality, as through fantasy.
    He enjoys reading escapist fiction in his free time.


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