The name of the rose

Baskı kalitesi gayet, hızlı ve sorunsuz bir şekilde kargolandi

arrivato in tempo e in ottime condizioni, ovviamente libro fantastico

All-time classic! It made me watch all the movies and series based on this extensive story.

_The Name of the Rose_ is a challenging read: Eco infuses the dialogue with Latin, the primary plot doesn't really develop until after the first 100 pages, and he provides a superabundance of sub-plots and historical details. But where the journey is difficult, the rewards are tremendous - and I encourage readers who otherwise might consider leaving the book after the first dozens of pages to hang in there - the details Eco provides in the opening chapters are what make this such a marvelous, masterful work.Eco is writing on several levels: as a mystery, to be sure. Who is killing the monks at the abby and why? And why is there an apocalyptic theme to the deaths? What are the secrets being hidden by the monks, and how are they related to the crimes committed? But there is another level to the story: Brother William and his novice (Adso, the author of the story) are part of a larger theological mission regarding the nature of the Church - should it emphasize poverty? And if so, how does one reconcile this with the tremendous wealth and power the Church wields in the 14th century? (The backdrop of the story is set during the "Avignon Papacy" which resulted in two Popes claiming leadership of the Church). This conflict, in fact, may play a role in the murders; as a stand-alone issue, Eco not only shows remarkable historical accuracy, but also makes a commentary on the Church specifically and religion more generally. Yet Eco goes further still for those readers who are looking: while many of the characters and issues are drawn from history, Eco also gives a nod and wink to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in several respects - Brother William is "William of Baskerville"; the methods used by Brother William are identical to those used by Doyle's creation (deduction, inference and Occam's Razor - in fact, Occam is cited as an acquaintance of William's) - in fact, as the pair arrive at the abbey, the deductions William makes are too reminiscent to be overlooked. Further, the narrator writes as did Dr. Watson - _The Name of the Rose_ is essentially an account written by the investigator's side-kick.Eco's brilliance is also demonstrated in the organization of the book: it opens with the same lines as Genesis ("In the beginning was the word ...") and is broken up into seven days, each day divided into the monastic measurement of time (Matins, Lauds, Prime,Terce, Sext, Nomes, Vespers and Compline). This not only reinforces the sense of authenticity of the story, but it also draws readers into the rhythms and pattern of monastic life. The details of the monastery - and especially the library around which the investigation revolves - speaks to the conflict between reason (as exemplified by Brother William) and faith (as exemplified by the monks). This is a conflict that continues to the present and is related to the other issue of wealth and Christianity that is at the heart of the internal conflict within the Church in the 1300s.Perhaps my analysis is more than the casual reader is interested in, in which case Eco provides a top-notch mystery that is complicated, difficult to solve and rewarding in its conclusion. The only complaint I have plot-wise is the resolution: I was frustrated at the way in which Eco chose to end the mystery, if only because of my tremendous reverence for and love of the written word. That being said, the conclusion certainly does point to the value of monastic work in the Middle Ages, and the miracle that we have so many texts from the ancient world still extant._The Name of the Rose_ is dense and sometimes difficult to read (because of Latin, because of the historical details, and yes, because the mystery itself is a real challenge). But it is truly a masterpiece of writing - I highly recommend it.

il regalo è piaciuto molto. Il libro è arrivato in condizioni impeccabili, come sempre amazon si rivela un ottima scelta.

Il libro è arrivato nei tempi previsti la confezione era intatta,sono soddisfatto della scelta lo consiglierei sicuramente a tutti gli amanti del genere che parlano inglese.

My first brush with Eco was through Foucault's Pendulum. As a person who is continually trying to add to his knowledge base through his readings, it was like having digested an almanac of conspiracy theories. Eco is not only an author but a scholar and a philosopher, erudite to say the least, his vast literary knowledge comparable to another master of the art, Borges.In The Name of the Rose, he discusses Christianity in all its nuances, essentially being nothing less than a historical novel while never deviating from the fact that at the heart of this book is a detective story. A crime novel so exquisitely layered that at times you will see dimensions taking shape in pages that you remember reading.I'm neither an authority nor a critic with enough gall to comment on the contents of this book. Eco's writing is, as always, wonderful and immensely informative, a classic of literature in the making.About the Edition: This reprint by Vintage makes for a cheap but sturdy paperback which can withstand multiple re-reads. The paper stock is somewhat below par and if you live somewhere humid and rainy like I do, you might see the cover and the pages curl and bend when it starts raining.

There is only one thing to say about this book. You must read it. I read it in original language (italian) years ago and I remember it as one of the most exciting experiences of my youth. I has been also a meditative thing, with an aura of initiation...read it. that's it.

映画を見て読んでみる気になりました。しかし映画は、前半のクライマックスの１つを無理矢理に結末としたようで、本を読んでよかったです。"Name of the Rose" とは何なのか興味を惹かれましたが、最後に出てくるラテン詩文の一節、"stat rosa pristina nomine, nomina nuda tenemus." 拙訳すると、「バラは以前の名前を失くしている。我らの心に留めるのは裸の名前。」シビレました。教会建築用語、草本学用語、鉱物染料用語の英語リストをつくり、何よりもラテン語を上達させて、また読んでみたいです。