We have already been left by the great Italian writer and philosopher Umberto Eco, a wonderful spirit, with distinctive thought and style, has left a great emotional and intellectual legacy for both his contemporary followers and those who will identify with his thoughts in the future.
It is a comfort to be able to enjoy his creations, such as “The Name of the Rose”, “The Pendulum of Foucault”, “The Number Zero” or “The Cemetery of Prague”. It was “The Name of the Rose,” published in 1980, which earned it great popularity. It is a masterpiece that tells a story of mystery, legends and intrigues of the Italian Middle Ages.
- He was a critic of modern life.
- Social media.
- Culture and journalism; and his passion for writing and the promotion of critical thinking led him to be considered one of the brightest minds in Europe in the last century.
His story, full of successes and recognitions, left us great thoughts to reflect and remember, so we thought that repeating some of his famous phrases is a nice tribute, here are some:
Was it the fiction novel, the name of the rose?Who managed to launch Umberto Eco into the absolute literary celebrity. In fact, the impact of their sales led Jean-Jacques Annaud and a group of Italian-Franco-German producers to bring the police adventures of Franciscan Willian of Baskerville to the screens of cinema, played by Sean Connery.
Those who liked the book will appreciate its film adaptation.