Category Archives: Umberto Eco

Why Don’t I Know More About Italy? – And Other Thoughts (Actually Not That Many Other Thoughts) on Umberto Eco’s Numero Zero

Posted on August 14, 2016 by lfpbe

When I was preparing to write this review, I realized that I needed a really good metaphor to describe what it feels like to read a work of social satire from a culture one doesn’t know well. The closest I … Continue reading →

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Early Thoughts on Umberto Eco’s The Name of the Rose

Posted on May 22, 2016 by lfpbe

Because I really don’t have enough projects to juggle right now (that’s a joke), I decided to start reading Umberto Eco’s The Name of the Rose. I actually do have a reason for reading it now, but it’s not an … Continue reading →

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