The Name Of The Rose
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Creased cover.
Set in a secluded medieval monastery, Umberto Eco's The Name Of The Rose presents a compelling intellectual mystery. This intricate narrative chronicles the investigations of Franciscan friar William of Baskerville and his novice Adso of Melk as they confront a series of bizarre deaths. The novel masterfully intertwines a gripping whodunit with profound philosophical and theological debates, illustrating the clash between faith and reason in the 14th century. Eco constructs a labyrinthine world of ancient manuscripts and hidden secrets, drawing readers into a richly detailed historical landscape. It argues for the power of knowledge and the dangers of its suppression, offering a sophisticated blend of suspense and erudition.
Author: Umberto Eco
Format: Paperback
Published: 1984, PICADOR
Genre: Historical fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Creased cover.
Set in a secluded medieval monastery, Umberto Eco's The Name Of The Rose presents a compelling intellectual mystery. This intricate narrative chronicles the investigations of Franciscan friar William of Baskerville and his novice Adso of Melk as they confront a series of bizarre deaths. The novel masterfully intertwines a gripping whodunit with profound philosophical and theological debates, illustrating the clash between faith and reason in the 14th century. Eco constructs a labyrinthine world of ancient manuscripts and hidden secrets, drawing readers into a richly detailed historical landscape. It argues for the power of knowledge and the dangers of its suppression, offering a sophisticated blend of suspense and erudition.