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This beautiful softcover edition is in fine condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, appear unread, and the book is tight, square, and unmarked. The Island of the Day Before (L'isola del giorno prima) is a novel by Umberto Eco, published in 1994. A historical novel infused with philosophical themes, semiotics, and Eco’s signature playful intellectualism, it explores the boundaries between reality, time, and perception. The story follows Roberto della Griva, a 17th-century Italian nobleman who becomes stranded on a derelict ship near an island in the Pacific Ocean. Unable to swim, Roberto is trapped aboard the vessel, gazing at the island just beyond his reach. Set during the Age of Exploration, when European powers were racing to determine longitude, a key issue for navigation, the novel turns the island into a metaphor for time and unattainable knowledge, as it lies on the International Date Line, existing perpetually in the day before. A richly layered novel, The Island of the Day Before serves as a philosophical meditation on knowledge, time, and human limitation, inviting readers to question the nature of reality itself.

This beautiful softcover edition is in fine condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, appear unread, and the book is tight, square, and unmarked. This beautiful softcover edition is in near fine condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, appear unread, and the book is tight, square, and unmarked. The Name of the Rose (Il nome della rosa) by Umberto Eco is a historical mystery novel published in 1980. The book blends detective fiction, historical narrative, theology, philosophy, and semiotics. The story begins with a mysterious death at a monastery, prompting William of Baskerville, a sharp-witted Franciscan friar, to investigate. Adso of Melk, a novice accompanying William, narrates the events as an older monk reflecting on his youth. Umberto Eco weaves detailed medieval scholarship, philosophical discourse, and reflections on the importance of libraries, books, and manuscripts in monasteries, making the novel intellectually dense yet richly rewarding. A wonderful read.

This beautiful softcover edition is in near fine condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, appear unread, and the book is tight, square, and unmarked. The Name of the Rose (Il nome della rosa) by Umberto Eco is a historical mystery novel published in 1980. The book blends detective fiction, historical narrative, theology, philosophy, and semiotics. The story begins with a mysterious death at a monastery, prompting William of Baskerville, a sharp-witted Franciscan friar, to investigate. Adso of Melk, a novice accompanying William, narrates the events as an older monk reflecting on his youth. Umberto Eco weaves detailed medieval scholarship, philosophical discourse, and reflections on the importance of libraries, books, and manuscripts in monasteries, making the novel intellectually dense yet richly rewarding. A wonderful read.

This lovely softcover edition is in fine condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight and unmarked, while the book itself remains firm and near fine. The novel blends historical fiction, fantasy, and philosophical exploration, showcasing Eco's signature style of rich historical detail, intricate narratives, and intellectual depth.

This like-new first American edition is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Dust cover is unmarked, brown cloth boards, and red lettering on the spine of the book. On Literature by Umberto Eco is a collection of essays in which the renowned Italian author and semiotician reflects on the nature and role of literature. This work offers a deep dive into Eco’s thoughts on a variety of literary topics, ranging from the classics of world literature to modern narratives and the changing landscape of reading and writing.