“The mass media first convinced us that the imaginary was real, and now they are convincing us that the real is imaginary; and the more reality the TV screen shows us, the more cinematic our everyday world becomes. Until, as certain philosophers have insisted, we will think that we are alone in the world, and that everything else is the film that God or some evil spirit is projecting before our eyes.”
Quote by Umberto Eco
Work
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
Author
Umberto Eco
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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