The Name of the Rose
Also known as Name of the Rose
1980 novel by Umberto Eco
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# The Name of the Rose "The Name of the Rose" is a 1980 novel by Umberto Eco that combines a murder mystery set in a medieval monastery with philosophical exploration of language, knowledge, and power. The book became influential for its intricate blend of literary detective fiction and serious intellectual themes, appealing to both general readers and academic audiences.
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- Author
- Adele J. Haft
- First published
- 1987
- Editions
- 2
- Subjects
- Concordances, Eco, umberto, 1932-2016, Civilization, medieval, in literature, Fiction, history and criticism
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textsEl Nombre de la Rosa (edicion Especial)/ the Name of the Rose
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The Name of the Rose (Italian: Il nome della rosa [il ˈnoːme della ˈrɔːza]) is the 1980 debut novel by Italian author Umberto Eco. It is a historical murder mystery set in an Italian monastery in 1327, and an intellectual mystery combining semiotics in fiction, biblical analysis, medieval studies, and literary theory. It was translated into English by William Weaver in 1983.
The novel has sold over 50 million copies worldwide, becoming one of the best-selling books ever published. It has received many international awards and accolades, such as the Strega Prize in 1981 and Prix Medicis Étranger in 1982, and was ranked 14th on Le Monde's 100 Books of the Century list.