About Umberto Eco
Umberto Eco (1932-2016) was an Italian novelist, semiotician, philosopher, and literary critic, best known for his influential work "The Name of the Rose," a historical mystery that explores themes of language, knowledge, and interpretation. He held a professorship in semiotics at the University of Bologna and authored numerous essays and scholarly texts, where he investigated the complexities of signs and meaning in culture. Eco's rich body of work has had a lasting impact on literature, philosophy, and cultural studies.
