“A monk should surely love his books with humility, wishing their good and not the glory of his own curiosity; but what the temptation of adultery is for laymen and the yearning for riches is for secular ecclesiastics, the seduction of knowledge is for monks.”
This novel delves into the life of a monk who travels through Europe, encountering various challenges and conflicts while striving to reform the Catholic Church. The story explores themes of faith, power, and morality during a tumultuous period in history. more
Italian essayist, scholar, and critic. Umberto Eco is renowned for his unique literary style and profound academic background. His works integrate history, philosophy, literature, and semiotics, with his most famous novel being 'The Name of the Rose'. more
“The first of the line is tied to a tree and the last is being eaten by the ants .”
“This is an IMAGINARY STORY...aren't they all?”
“They don't actually want you to do your own thing, not unless it's their thing too.”