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The Name of the Rose (Comprehensive Summary)

Eco, Umberto

The Name of the Rose (Comprehensive Summary)

The Name of the Rose (Comprehensive Summary)

Eco, Umberto

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The Name of the Rose, written by Umberto Eco, is a historical mystery novel set in an Italian monastery during the 14th century. The story follows a Franciscan friar, William of Baskerville, and his novice, Adso of Melk, as they investigate a series of mysterious deaths linked to a secretive library. Eco's work explores themes of knowledge, power, and the conflict between faith and reason, while also delving into semiotics and medieval philosophy. This Lexicon distills the key ideas and themes of the original work into concise prose, providing a comprehensive overview of its significance in literature and thought.

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