
A contemporary re‑imagining of the ancient maze, this novel invites listeners into a world where the Minotaur’s shadow lingers without a clear hero or a guiding thread. The narrator draws a subtle parallel between the endless corridors of myth and the bewildering pathways of modern life, suggesting that the monster may be more a phantom of perception than a flesh‑and‑bone beast. As the story unfolds, the labyrinth becomes a metaphor for the lingering doubts and unspoken fears that shape every generation.
The opening scene settles in a quiet forest clearing where a mother, Catherine, watches her toddler Letlet explore the grass, fascinated by an ant’s tiny trek. Their simple, tender dialogue—filled with playful warnings and gentle teasing—offers a glimpse of everyday wonder that masks deeper currents of longing and uncertainty. Listeners are drawn into this intimate tableau, sensing that the ordinary may soon give way to the unseen twists of the larger maze that lies ahead.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (488K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Tim Lindell, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2021-02-26
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1888–1971
A prolific American novelist and short-story writer, she was especially known for modern domestic fiction that explored marriage, family life, and the emotional pressure of everyday choices. Her work reached a wide audience in magazines as well as books, and one of her best-known novels was adapted for film.
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