The book is divided into two main parts: a series of essays that reflect Lee's intellectual engagement with art, literature, and culture, and the addition of her play Ariadne in Mantua, a dramatic reimagining of the classical Greek myth of Ariadne. The essays in Limbo cover a wide range of topics, from philosophical reflections on the nature of art and beauty to deeper explorations of aesthetic theory and the role of the artist in society. Lee's prose is known for its elegance, intellectual rigor, and insightful observations, blending personal experience with philosophical inquiry.In the second part of the collection, Ariadne in Mantua is added, offering a profound shift from the reflective essays to a historical romance in five acts. As in her previous standalone publication, the play reinterprets the Greek myth of Ariadne, focusing on her emotional and psychological journey within the Renaissance setting of Mantua. Ariadne’s story is one of abandonment, longing, and self-discovery, and in this version, she is not just a passive character in the myth but a complex, emotionally driven individual who struggles with her identity and fate.