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The Name of the Rose

By Umberto Eco
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Set in Italy during the Middle Ages, The Name of the Rose follows a gripping murder investigation within a 14th-century monastery. This richly layered narrative intertwines the detective story with detailed history of monastic orders, religious wars, and heretical movements of the time.
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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.

One of 15 limited edition Vintage Future Classics published to celebrate Vintage's 15th birthday. The 15 titles were voted for by reading groups all over the UK as being books that would still be read in 100 years time.

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One of 15 limited edition Vintage Future Classics published to celebrate Vintage's 15th birthday. The 15 titles were voted for by reading groups all over the UK as being books that would still be read in 100 years' time.

Set in Italy in the Middle Ages, The Name of the Rose 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.

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New York Times Book Review calls it 'a literary event,' while Il Giorno praises it as 'a novel of stunning intelligence, linguistic richness, thematic complexity.' L'Express likens it to Voltaire's philosophical tales, highlighting its vibrant plea for freedom, moderation, and wisdom.

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ISBN: 9780099541486

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 April 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 363g

Pages: 528

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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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