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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 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. 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. The Name of the Rose 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.
This beautiful softcover edition is in near fine condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are crisp and unmarked, and the book remains tight, square, and well-preserved. 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 crisp and unmarked, and the book remains tight, square, and well-preserved. Baudolino blends historical fiction, fantasy, and philosophical exploration, showcasing Eco's signature style of rich historical detail, intricate narratives, and intellectual depth.