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The Name of the Rose

The Name of the Rose
By Eco Umberto

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It is the year 1327. Franciscans in an Italian abbey are suspected of heresy, but Brother William of Baskervilles investigation is suddenly overshadowed by seven bizarre deaths. Translated by William Weaver. A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book


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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #186178 in Books
  • Published on: 2001-02-01
  • Released on: 2001-01-12
  • Original language: English
  • Dimensions: 1.52" h x 6.04" w x 10.20" l, 1.92 pounds
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 512 pages

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
This edition includes Eco's illuminating commentary, Postscript to the Name of the Rose.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal
Eco's popular 1983 mystery here is bound with his 1985 Postscript to "The Name of the Rose," in which he describes the creation of the book and offers his theories of modern literature. This is the first paperback pairing of the two works.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Ingram
In 1327, finding his sensitive mission at an Italian abbey further complicated by seven bizarre deaths, Brother William of Baskerville turns detective, penetrating the cunning labyrinth of the abbey and deciphering coded manuscripts for clues. Reprint.