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Remarkably accessible and unfailingly stimulating, this collection of essays exhibits the diversity of interests and the depth of knowledge that made Umberto Eco one of the world's leading writers. From musings on Ptolemy and reflections on the experimental writing of Borges and Joyce, to revelations of his own authorial ambitions and fears, Eco's luminous intelligence is on display throughout.

This volume will appeal to anyone interested in how new light is shed on old masters by a great contemporary mind.

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    Publisher: Vintage Publishing
    Publication Date: 05/01/2006
    ISBN13: 9780099453949, 978-0099453949
    ISBN10: 0099453940

    Number of Pages: 352

    Non Fiction , ELT & Literary Studies , Education

    Description

    Remarkably accessible and unfailingly stimulating, this collection of essays exhibits the diversity of interests and the depth of knowledge that made Umberto Eco one of the world's leading writers. From musings on Ptolemy and reflections on the experimental writing of Borges and Joyce, to revelations of his own authorial ambitions and fears, Eco's luminous intelligence is on display throughout.

    This volume will appeal to anyone interested in how new light is shed on old masters by a great contemporary mind.

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