On Literature by Umberto Eco (English) Paperback Book

Description: On Literature by Umberto Eco Remarkably accessible and unfailingly stimulating, this collection of essays exhibits the diversity of interests and the depth of knowledge that made Umberto Eco one of the worlds leading writers. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A man of robust intellect and genuine erudition...Eco sparkles - Daily TelegraphRemarkably accessible and unfailingly stimulating, this collection of essays exhibits the diversity of interests and the depth of knowledge that made Umberto Eco one of the worlds leading writers. From musings on Ptolemy and reflections on the experimental writing of Borges and Joyce, to revelations of his own authorial ambitions and fears, Ecos luminous intelligence is on display throughout.This volume will appeal to anyone interested in how new light is shed on old masters by a great contemporary mind. Notes A provocative and entertaining collection of sprightly essays on the key texts that have shaped Eco the novelist and critic. Appropriately rich and chaotic Sunday Times Author Biography Umberto Eco (1932-2016) wrote fiction, literary criticism and philosophy. His first novel, The Name of the Rose, was a major international bestseller. His other works include Foucaults Pendulum, The Island of the Day Before, Baudolino, The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana, The Prague Cemetery and Numero Zero along with many brilliant collections of essays. Review Appropriately rich and chaotic * Sunday Times *His most personal book so far...this book speaks loudly and persuasively of the redemptive properties of good writing. This book is both a large statement about literary aesthetics and the elliptical spiritual autobiography of a major novelist. Eco writes with characteristic intelligence, clarity, enthusiasm and charm. He seems incapable of writing a dull paragraph, or a wrong-headed one * Scotland on Sunday *An exciting, ecstatic work of criticism * Guardian *A good deal of intellectual athleticism on display... Eco is a scintillating lecturer, and an elegant journalist... At his most mercurial * Independent *On Literature is a provocative and entertaining collection of sprightly essays on the key texts that have shaped Eco the novelist and critic * The Book People * Promotional A provocative and entertaining collection of sprightly essays on the key texts that have shaped Eco the novelist and critic. Review Text Appropriately rich and chaotic Review Quote Appropriately rich and chaotic Promotional "Headline" A provocative and entertaining collection of sprightly essays on the key texts that have shaped Eco the novelist and critic. Details ISBN0099453940 Author Umberto Eco Pages 352 Year 2006 ISBN-10 0099453940 ISBN-13 9780099453949 Format Paperback Imprint Vintage Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 809 Media Book Short Title ON LITERATURE Language English Translator Martin McLaughlin Residence Milan, IT Affiliation University of Bologna I.B. Tauris & Co. I.B. Tauris & Co. I.B. Tauris Publisher Vintage Publishing Translated from Italian Publication Date 2006-01-05 UK Release Date 2006-01-05 AU Release Date 2006-01-05 NZ Release Date 2006-01-05 Edited by Ana Sofia Ribeiro Birth 1970 Position UN Under-Secretary General and Rector Qualifications QC Alternative 9781448137060 Audience General 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:3031116;

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