Umberto Eco was an Italian novelist, literary critic, and philosopher known for his intellectual mysteries that blend history, philosophy, and semiotics. His novel "The Name of the Rose" became an international bestseller.
Eco's writing combines erudite scholarship with engaging storytelling, creating novels that are both entertaining and intellectually challenging. His prose is dense with historical and philosophical references, requiring active reader engagement.
"The good of a book lies in its being read."
"Books always speak of other books, and every story tells a story that has already been told."
"Thus I rediscovered what writers have always known: books always speak of other books."
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