Is this Eco's best work and/or the best place to start with him?
>best work
debatable. you can make a strong case for it.
>best place to start
yes
>>8162008
>reading liberal trash
>>8162008
Best place to start yeah. Then read Foucault's Pendulum which is his best work.
>>8162015
>politicsposting
>>8162008
ohhh looks like someone's been watching better than food ;)
>>8162064
fuck off
>>8162252
>Foucault's Pendulum
That book was a drag. But maybe the Italian wit got lost in translation.
I loved the name of the rose, I like when a simple and much used concept is taken to the next level by a great writer. Like an old but functional barrel transformed into a luxury car.
>>8162300
I used to work for a scam/vanity publisher like them, so it is close to my heart.
>>8162252
>Foucault's Pendulum is so unique
It's a copy of Illuminatus!
>>8162008
the name of the rose
and i tell you why?
because was the least favorite book by Eco himself
>reading Italian Dan Brown
>>8162700
>comparing an actual studied man to someone who once read 'Secret Teachings of All Ages' and wrote a shitty story from it
What about his essays collections? Worth a look?
>>8162008
I prefer the Mysterious Flame of Queen Ioana. But I think Eco's most fun work is On Beauty and Ugliness. Really cool books.
>>8164770
almost everyone hates mysterious flame. it's widely regarded as his worst book. surprised you like it so much that you think it's best. it is a VERY rare opinion.
>>8164808
That passes. I take back my accusation.
>>8162252
>literally the worst dat to day spook
What language is this?
>>8162712
>SEMIOTICS IS TOTALLY A REAL SUBJECT GUYS!!!!!!!!!!
>>8165063
Yes. Symbolic meanings in literature are really important, especially if you're also a medievalist like Eco.Why am I responding to an obvious troll post?
>>8165078
>if you're also a medievalist
Tax money well spent.
>>8165112
It's Italy, you know they're just going to waste it on bribes anyway.
>>8165136
Oh right, good point.
