ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Lisztomania

Lisztomania is when a lot of people get really excited and crazy about a musician named Franz Liszt. Think of it like when you have a favorite superhero and you get really excited when you see them or hear about them.

Franz Liszt was a very famous musician who lived a long time ago in the 1800s. People loved his music and thought he was very handsome and cool. They would go to his concerts and scream and cheer and try to touch him, just like how some people today get excited about pop stars.

So lisztomania is really just a fancy word for when a lot of people are really, really excited about a musician. It's fun to feel that excited about someone you like!