Description
Embark on a captivating intellectual expedition with The Unending Mystery: A Journey Through Labyrinths and Mazes. In this masterful work, acclaimed author David Willis McCullough explores one of humanity’s most enduring and enigmatic symbols: the labyrinth. From the legendary Minotaur’s lair in Crete to the meditative pathways of medieval cathedrals and modern garden mazes, this book serves as both a cultural history and a travelogue.
McCullough weaves together art, religion, mathematics, and folklore to explain why these intricate patterns have fascinated us for over 3,000 years. Whether viewed as a spiritual tool for pilgrimage or a playful puzzle for the mind, the labyrinth represents the universal human journey. This Pantheon Books hardcover edition is perfect for readers of narrative history, architecture enthusiasts, and those intrigued by the mystical connection between geometry and the human spirit.
Written with wit and deep curiosity, The Unending Mystery is an essential addition to any library focused on symbols, ancient mysteries, or the intersection of history and art.
Author: David Willis McCullough
Publisher: Pantheon Books (Random House)
Publication Date: October 19, 2004
ISBN-10: 0375423060
ISBN-13: 978-0375423062
Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
Pages: 240 pages
Dimensions: 6.5 x 1 x 8.5 inches
Weight: 1.2 lbs
Condition: Great (Clean boards, crisp interior pages, minimal shelf wear to the jacket)
