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“For such is the fate of parody: it must never fear exaggerating. If it strikes home, it will only prefigure something that others will then do without a smile--and without a blush--in steadfast virile seriousness.”

Quote by Umberto Eco

Book:How to Travel with a Salmon & Other Essays

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How to Travel with a Salmon & Other Essays

This book is a compilation of essays that delve into the intricacies of travel and the unique personal stories that accompany such journeys. The author, through a series of reflective pieces, examines the cultural, emotional, and sometimes humorous aspects of traveling, with a particular focus on the unusual and unexpected encounters that can arise when traveling with a salmon. more

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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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