Mazes and Labyrinths: A General Account of Their History and Development

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Matthews, W. H., 1882-1948

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Mazes and Labyrinths: A General Account of Their History and Development" by W. H. Matthews is a historical account published in the early 20th century, specifically in 1922. The book explores the history, significance, and various forms of mazes and labyrinths across cultures, from ancient Egypt to medieval Europe. It aims to provide a comprehensive survey of the labyrinthine concept that has fascinated humanity for centuries. The opening of the book begins with a preface that discusses the author's inspiration for exploring the subject of mazes and labyrinths, rooted in a child's innocent inquiry about their origins during seaside sand constructions. Matthews expresses a desire to offer a readable examination of labyrinths, recognizing their allure beyond their historical and archaic significance. He sets the stage for an exploration that will include archaeological insights and literary references, diverging from solely academic interpretations to engage a broader audience. In this introduction, he emphasizes the ambiguity in the definitions of "maze" and "labyrinth," hinting at the intricate relationships between their physical and metaphorical meanings, which will be further elaborated in the chapters to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Chris Curnow, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2014-07-09