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The Name of the Rose

By Umberto Eco
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The Name of the Rose is a brilliant blend of a murder mystery and a philosophical historical novel. Set in a medieval Italian monastery, it follows the intelligent and observant monk William of Baskerville and his novice, Adso, as they investigate a series of mysterious deaths. The book explores themes of theology, logic, and the power of books, all enveloped in a suspenseful thriller atmosphere.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate a gripping crime and thriller packed with historical allure and intellectual puzzles. It transports you to a 14th-century Benedictine monastery, where a medieval detective unravels a series of mysterious deaths amid theological intrigue and richly detailed settings.

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The Name of the Rose

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.

The ground-breaking first novel from Umberto Eco - a murder mystery, an enthralling chronicle of the Middle Ages, a piece of biblical analysis and a stunning popular and critical success all at once.

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The ground-breaking first novel from Umberto Eco - a murder mystery, an enthralling chronicle of the Middle Ages, a piece of biblical analysis, and a stunning popular and critical success all at once.

Read the enthralling medieval murder mystery.

The year is 1327. Franciscans in a wealthy Italian abbey are suspected of heresy, and Brother William of Baskerville arrives to investigate. When his delicate mission is suddenly overshadowed by seven bizarre deaths, Brother William turns detective.

William collects evidence, deciphers secret symbols and coded manuscripts, and digs into the eerie labyrinth of the abbey where extraordinary things are happening under the cover of night. A spectacular popular and critical success, The Name of the Rose is not only a narrative of a murder investigation but an astonishing chronicle of the Middle Ages.

'Whether you're into Sherlock Holmes, Montaillou, Borges, the nouvelle critique, the Rule of St. Benedict, metaphysics, library design, or The Thing from the Crypt, you'll love it' - Sunday Times

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Umberto Eco's novel is praised for its dazzling intelligence, linguistic richness, and thematic complexity. It has been compared to Voltaire's philosophical tales, offering an erudite fiction story that champions freedom, moderation, and wisdom. With its brilliant deconstruction of the traditional crime novel, it captivates fans of diverse interests, from detective stories to philosophical musings.

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ISBN: 9780099466031

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 February 2004

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 404g

Pages: 592

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Umberto Eco

About the Author

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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