New Essays on Umberto Eco by Peter Bondanella (English) Paperback Book

Description: New Essays on Umberto Eco by Peter Bondanella This collection provides thought-provoking insights into Ecos contributions to a wide range of academic disciplines (semiotics, popular culture, linguistics, aesthetics, philosophy, medieval studies) as well as his literary production of five important novels, some of which have become best-sellers all over the world. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description There is a wealth of critical commentary on Umberto Eco in scholarly books and articles; this collection provides thought-provoking insights into topics that have attracted a great deal of attention in the past without repeating many of the arguments found in earlier publications on Eco. Representing the most active scholars writing on Eco from a variety of disciplinary perspectives, the international panel of authors provides sophisticated engagement with Ecos contributions to a wide range of academic disciplines (semiotics, popular culture, linguistics, aesthetics, philosophy, medieval studies) as well as his literary production of five important novels. From the impact of the detective genre on Ecos literary work to his place as a major medievalist, New Essays on Umberto Eco covers a variety of subjects of interest not only to a wide audience interested in Ecos fiction, but also to the serious student delving into Ecos more esoteric writings. Table of Contents Editors introduction; 1. Eco and popular culture Norma Bouchard; 2. Umberto Ecos semiotic theory Manuela Gieri and Cinzia Bianchi; 3. Ecos scientific imagination Guy Raffa; 4. From the rose to the flame: Ecos theory and fiction between the Middle Ages and Postmodernity Cristina Farronato; 5. Umberto Ecos Middle Ages, and the historical novel Theresa Coletti; 6. Umberto Eco and the tradition of the detective story Peter Bondanella; 7. Ecos late semiotic thought: The Subject is in the Adverbs Patrizia Violi; 8. Double coding memorabilia in The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana Rocco Capozzi; 9. Eco and Joyce Michael Caesar; 10. Eco on film Torunn Haaland. Promotional An introduction to Ecos contributions to a wide range of academic disciplines, as well as to his literary works. Promotional "Headline" An introduction to Ecos contributions to a wide range of academic disciplines, as well as to his literary works. Description for Bookstore This collection provides thought-provoking insights into Ecos contributions to a wide range of academic disciplines (semiotics, popular culture, linguistics, aesthetics, philosophy, medieval studies) as well as his literary production of five important novels, some of which have become best-sellers all over the world. Description for Library This collection provides thought-provoking insights into Ecos contributions to a wide range of academic disciplines (semiotics, popular culture, linguistics, aesthetics, philosophy, medieval studies) as well as his literary production of five important novels, some of which have become best-sellers all over the world. Details ISBN052161757X Publisher Cambridge University Press Series Cambridge Companions to Literature ISBN-10 052161757X ISBN-13 9780521617574 Format Paperback Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 204 DEWEY 853.914 Short Title NEW ESSAYS ON UMBERTO ECO Language English Media Book Illustrations black & white illustrations Edited by Peter Bondanella Affiliation Indiana University Year 2013 Publication Date 2013-01-03 Replaced by 9780521852098 UK Release Date 2013-01-03 AU Release Date 2013-01-03 NZ Release Date 2013-01-03 Author Peter Bondanella Alternative 9780521852098 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91366208;

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