Key Ideas

1. The Name of the Rose is a historical murder mystery novel by Umberto Eco. The story is set in an Italian monastery in the 14th century. 2. The book explores themes of religious power, knowledge, and the struggle between faith and reason. 3. The protagonist, William of Baskerville, is a Franciscan monk and a former inquisitor who is tasked with solving a series of mysterious deaths at the monastery. 4. William is accompanied by his novice assistant, Adso of Melk, who serves as the narrator of the story. 5. The plot is filled with complex symbolism, references to literature, theology, and phi....
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