"Explodes with pyrotechnic inventions, literally as well as
figuratively. Hold on till the end."--New York Times
"Whether you're into Sherlock Holmes, Montaillou, Borges, the nouvelle
critique, the Rule of St. Benedict, metaphysics, library design, or The
Thing from the Crypt, you'll love it. Who can that miss out?"--Sunday
Times (London)
Now available in a deluxe fortieth-anniversary paperback edition
featuring never-before-seen illustrations by the author, the beloved
internationally bestselling historical mystery about a brilliant monk
called upon to solve a series of baffling murders in a
fourteenth-century Italian abbey.
Italy, 1347. While Brother William of Baskerville is investigating
accusations of heresy at a wealthy abbey, his inquiries are disrupted by
a series of bizarre deaths. Turning his practiced detective skills to
finding the killer, he relies on logic (Aristotle), theology (Thomas
Aquinas), empirical insights (Roger Bacon), and his own wry humor and
ferocious curiosity. With the aid of his young apprentice, William
scours the abbey, from its stables to the labyrinthine library, piecing
together evidence, and deciphering cryptic symbols and coded manuscripts
to uncover the truth about this place where "the most interesting things
happen at night."
First published in 1980, The Name of the Rose became an international
sensation, beguiling readers around the world with its mix of history,
humor, and intellectual heft. This beautifully designed modern edition,
illustrated with exclusive original drawings created by Umberto Eco,
will enchant a new generation of readers and entice old fans to fall
under its spell once again.
