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A labyrinth is a symbolic journey . . . but it is a map we can really walk on, blurring the difference between map and world.

Rebecca Solnit

A labyrinth is a symbolic journey . . . but it is a map we can really walk on, blurring the difference between map and world.

Tags: labyrinth, maps, walking

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About Rebecca Solnit

Rebecca Solnit (born 1961) is an American writer. She has written on a variety of subjects, including feminism, the environment, politics, place, and art.