The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco
Set in Italy in the Middle Ages, this is not only a narrative of a murder investigation in a monastery in 1327, but also a chronicle of the 14th century religious wars, a history of monastic orders, and a compendium of heretical movements.
'Umberto Eco has written a novel - his first - and it has become a literary event' * New York Times Book Review *
'A novel of stunning intelligence, linguistic richness, thematic complexity' * Il Giorno *
'This novel belongs with Voltaire' philosophical tales - in the entertaining guise of an erudite fiction story, it is also a vibrant plea for freedom, moderation and wisdom' * L'Express *
'A novel of stunning intelligence, linguistic richness, thematic complexity' * Il Giorno *
'This novel belongs with Voltaire' philosophical tales - in the entertaining guise of an erudite fiction story, it is also a vibrant plea for freedom, moderation and wisdom' * L'Express *
Umberto Eco (1932–2016) wrote fiction, literary criticism and philosophy. His first novel, The Name of the Rose, was a major international bestseller. His other works include Foucault's Pendulum, The Island of the Day Before, Baudolino, The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana, The Prague Cemetery and Numero Zero along with many brilliant collections of essays.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780099541486 |
| ISBN 10 | 0099541483 |
| Title | The Name of the Rose |
| Author | Umberto Eco |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Vintage Publishing |
| Year published | 2010-04-27 |
| Number of pages | 528 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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