The Name of the Rose
Eco's historical mystery novel set in a 14th-century Italian monastery combines detective fiction with philosophical and theological inquiry. As murders unfold, the monk-detective William of Baskerville investigates while exploring questions of truth, laughter, and the power of knowledge. The work is a meditation on semiotics, interpretation, and the nature of reality.
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