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“The cultivated person's first duty is to be always prepared to rewrite the encyclopedia.”

Quote by Umberto Eco

Book:Serendipities: Language and Lunacy

Work

Serendipities: Language and Lunacy

This book delves into the fascinating world where language and mental states intertwine, examining the serendipitous moments that arise from the complexity of human thought and expression. more

Author

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

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