by Umberto Eco
First published 1986
In this sly, postmodern novel, a medieval scholar stumbles upon a suspicious text that may be the work of the legendary Umberto Eco himself. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a labyrinth of forgeries, conspiracies, and beguiling questions about the nature of truth. Eco's deft touch blends erudition and entertainment, leading the reader on a captivating journey through the shadowy realms of scholarship, power, and self-deception.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, mystery, academic
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: unreliable-narrator
Period: Medieval, Modern
307 pages · Hardcover · Secker and Warburg