Reviews
If *The Name of the Rose* exposed the evil spirit of fanaticism haunting medieval Europe in the form of a mystery novel, this work delves into the anti-Semitic conspiracy theories rampant in 19th-century Europe. It is a novel that vividly demonstrates how conspiracy theories, which feed on falsehoods and fabrications, run wild.
Among Umberto Eco's works, this was the relatively easier book to read—though I haven't read many of the author's works. Compared to his other novels, his philosophical thought was depicted less intensely, which seemed to help me follow the narrative better. However, due to my limited knowledge of European history, I was unaware that the events in the novel were framed against historical facts. Consequently, I wasn't particularly moved by the story. Nevertheless, through the fictional character
Introduced as the greatest intellectual of our time who defies definition, the works of Umberto Eco somehow make me feel intimidated to read them based solely on that brief description. Will I really be able to understand them? The dense and thick content feels quite burdensome. Furthermore, seeing so many reviews of his already published works saying they are difficult, I kept putting it off. Then, finally, I had the opportunity to encounter a new release—and my first—of Eco's work. "Let's
I merely flounder in Eco's uncontrollable intellectual games before coming to my senses. (Ah, when will I ever be able to read through this with such leisure? T.T) Just as I am about to join the conspiracy of Simone Simonini, a perfect bundle of lies, I am saved by Eco, just like a lie once again. Eco is constantly cooking me up so that I may have the eyes to see another Simonini “that exists between our worlds now”. Keep reading; I will put an end to the argument. Excerpt: "Finally, this Jew
A new novel after six years... with two years of translation, I can trust both the author and the translator. I have only just started reading, but as expected, Eco's work is not easy. Since people say it flows smoothly once you get past page 100, I plan to tackle it in super-focused mode this weekend. Lately, I've only been reading essays or self-help books, but the heart-pounding excitement unique to novels is truly wonderful. Taking to heart Eco's words, "Readers are tired of what is easy.
Eco is back! This time, the story is said to be about a con artist who forges documents. Since he is an author who skillfully blends real history with fictional imagination to create narratives, I have high expectations now that he has chosen the subject of "forgery." Many people assume his work will be difficult due to his image of being erudite, but in fact, once you strip away that somewhat difficult facade, there is no author whose stories are as exciting as Eco's. Even books like *The Name
Umberto Eco: Prague Cemetery 1
*The Prague Cemetery* is a new full-length novel presented for the first time in six years by Umberto Eco, an intellectual of our time who defies definition as a thinker, semiotician, philosopher, historian, aesthetician, and novelist. The author, who has long explored the mechanisms of falsehood and why people fall for obvious lies while delivering sharp criticism of the lies of power, has distilled his research and practice into this work. Through the character of Simonini, who stands at the center of lies and conspiracies, the novel reveals how conspiracy theories are produced and spread amidst the political turmoil of 19th-century Europe. Fifty-nine illustrations depicting the era are placed throughout the book, most of which were selected from the author's own personal collection. Simone Simonini hates everything visible to the eye; the only thing he loves is delicious food. One day, realizing that he does not know who he is, he begins writing a diary to recall his past, and his ugly life—in which he committed any act without hesitation for his own benefit—is reconstructed day by day. Simonini, who has constantly shifted his stance depending on the political climate and circumstances while fabricating lies and conspiracies. Finally, he approaches the shocking event that plunged him into amnesia…
Korean title: 프라하의 묘지 1
Korean author: 움베르토 에코
Korean publisher: 열린책들
ISBN-13: 9788932916088
Reviews
If *The Name of the Rose* exposed the evil spirit of fanaticism haunting medieval Europe in the form of a mystery novel, this work delves into the anti-Semitic conspiracy theories rampant in 19th-century Europe. It is a novel that vividly demonstrates how conspiracy theories, which feed on falsehoods and fabrications, run wild.
Among Umberto Eco's works, this was the relatively easier book to read—though I haven't read many of the author's works. Compared to his other novels, his philosophical thought was depicted less intensely, which seemed to help me follow the narrative better. However, due to my limited knowledge of European history, I was unaware that the events in the novel were framed against historical facts. Consequently, I wasn't particularly moved by the story. Nevertheless, through the fictional character
Introduced as the greatest intellectual of our time who defies definition, the works of Umberto Eco somehow make me feel intimidated to read them based solely on that brief description. Will I really be able to understand them? The dense and thick content feels quite burdensome. Furthermore, seeing so many reviews of his already published works saying they are difficult, I kept putting it off. Then, finally, I had the opportunity to encounter a new release—and my first—of Eco's work. "Let's
I merely flounder in Eco's uncontrollable intellectual games before coming to my senses. (Ah, when will I ever be able to read through this with such leisure? T.T) Just as I am about to join the conspiracy of Simone Simonini, a perfect bundle of lies, I am saved by Eco, just like a lie once again. Eco is constantly cooking me up so that I may have the eyes to see another Simonini “that exists between our worlds now”. Keep reading; I will put an end to the argument. Excerpt: "Finally, this Jew
A new novel after six years... with two years of translation, I can trust both the author and the translator. I have only just started reading, but as expected, Eco's work is not easy. Since people say it flows smoothly once you get past page 100, I plan to tackle it in super-focused mode this weekend. Lately, I've only been reading essays or self-help books, but the heart-pounding excitement unique to novels is truly wonderful. Taking to heart Eco's words, "Readers are tired of what is easy.
Eco is back! This time, the story is said to be about a con artist who forges documents. Since he is an author who skillfully blends real history with fictional imagination to create narratives, I have high expectations now that he has chosen the subject of "forgery." Many people assume his work will be difficult due to his image of being erudite, but in fact, once you strip away that somewhat difficult facade, there is no author whose stories are as exciting as Eco's. Even books like *The Name
