This is a book which stems from the author's account of the genesis of his celebrated novel, "The Name of the Rose", but which, like the novel itself, goes far beyond the particular. Eco's investigation of the mechanics of fiction expands into a debate that encompasses, in a small space, the workings of the imagination, the responsibilities of the novelist, and the blend of invention, research, and distilled commonsense that goes to make up the modern novel. Along the way, he touches on bad books, ideal readers, historical ...
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This is a book which stems from the author's account of the genesis of his celebrated novel, "The Name of the Rose", but which, like the novel itself, goes far beyond the particular. Eco's investigation of the mechanics of fiction expands into a debate that encompasses, in a small space, the workings of the imagination, the responsibilities of the novelist, and the blend of invention, research, and distilled commonsense that goes to make up the modern novel. Along the way, he touches on bad books, ideal readers, historical form, and the metaphysics of the detective story.
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Add this copy of Reflections on the Name of the Rose to cart. $14.67, very good condition, Sold by HPB Inc. rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1985 by Secker & Warburg.
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Add this copy of Reflections on the "Name of the Rose" to cart. $18.20, very good condition, Sold by Greener Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from London, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1989 by Secker & Warburg.
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Add this copy of Reflections on 'the Name of the Rose' to cart. $25.67, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1984 by Secker & Warburg.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 250grams, ISBN: 043614090X.
Add this copy of Reflections on the Name of the Rose to cart. $42.46, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by Vintage/Ebury (A Division of R.
Add this copy of Reflections on the Name of the Rose to cart. $42.86, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1985 by Secker & Warburg.
Add this copy of Reflections on the "Name of the Rose" to cart. $62.70, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1994 by Secker & Warburg.
Add this copy of Reflections on the Name of the Rose to cart. $101.66, new condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1985 by Secker & Warburg.
Add this copy of Reflections on the Name of the Rose to cart. $450.00, like new condition, Sold by Waverley Books rated 2.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Monica, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1985 by Secker & Warburg..
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Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. First U. K. Edition. SIGNED by Umberto Eco on title page. Fine in close to fine dust jacket. (Some lamination lines on front cover. ) Less common than it's American counterpart.; 4 3/4" x 7 3/4"; 84 pages.