“Books are not made to be believed, but to be subjected to inquiry. When we consider a book, we mustn't ask ourselves what it says but what it means...”
Eco weaves a historical murder mystery set in a 14th-century Italian monastery, exploring theology, philosophy, and the struggle between reason and faith.
Eco, Umberto. The Name of the Rose. Translated by William Weaver. New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1983. 502 pages.
First American Edition, first printing. Hardcover. Octavo.
Very good condition copy with crushing at spine ends and toning, in very good condition dust jacket (price-clipped) with edge wear, light chipping, and toning—in new dust jacket cover. Owner’s inscription on front free end-paper.
