Umberto Eco (1932-2016) was an Italian novelist, philosopher, semiotician, and literary critic, best known for his works that explore the intersections of language, culture, and meaning. Eco gained international fame with his first novel, "The Name of the Rose" (1980), a historical mystery set in a 14th-century monastery that combines elements of detective fiction, medieval history, and philosophical inquiry.
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