“What is love? There is nothing in the world, neither man nor Devil nor any thing, that I hold as suspect as love, for it penetrates the soul more than any other thing. Nothing exists that so fills and binds the heart as love does. Therefore, unless you have those weapons that subdue it, the soul plunges through love into an immense abyss.”
This novel delves into the life of a young monk who becomes entangled in the political intrigue of the Catholic Church during the 13th century. It examines the conflict between the purity of faith and the corrupting influence of power, offering a rich tapestry of historical detail and moral complexity. 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 state we find ourselves in is sinful quite independent of guilt.”
“I suppose I'll have to add the force of gravity to my list of enemies.”
“big plans require big action”
“Who gathers the withered rose?”
“So few want to be rebels anymore. And out of those few, most, like myself, scare easily.”
“Whenever you're the child of a famous person, you get judged in odd ways because of that.”