The Dark Labyrinth Durrell, Lawrence Summary Lose yourself in bestselling author Lawrence Durrell's sublime novel about a group of English tourists trapped in the minotaur's labyrinth on Crete ... Lose yourself in bestselling author Lawrence Durrell's sublime novel about a group of English tourists trapped in the minotaur's labyrinth on Crete ... 'Spellbinding ... A fine storyteller.' Guardian 'Superb ... Quite simply a lovely work of art.' New York Times A group of English tourists have come ashore from their cruise ship to explore the island of Crete. This motley crew - including a painter, spiritualist, spinster, soldier, convalescent, and elderly couple - are holidaying to seek respite from a broken post-war world. But their journey reaches a disastrous climax when they visit a cave reputed to be the legendary labyrinth of the minotaur, and become trapped within ... Set in the glorious Mediterranean landscapes which Lawrence Durrell so famously evoked in his travel writing and novels, The Dark Labyrinth is a morality tale unlike any other. Artfully blending horror and humour, comedy and tragedy, witty allegory and profound philosophy, it is a sublime novel, as refreshing today as it was decades ago. 'Superb, not only in the great passages of poetical description but also [the] casual wit and the brilliance of comment.' Observer Perfect for fans of Arborist Merchandising Root, Self Service, Custom Stores, Contemporary Fiction, Literature & Fiction, Fiction Classics Books. Highlights Easy to enjoy: 256 pages · Paperback By Durrell, Lawrence Details ISBN: 9780571207435 Author: Durrell, Lawrence Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Language: English Publication date: 9 July 2001 Condition: Used – Like New About the authors Durrell, Lawrence and Lawrence Durrell More about this book Reviews Set on Crete just after World War II, an odd assortment of English travellers come ashore from a cruise ship to explore the island, and in particular to examine a dangerous, local labyrinth.
