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Jun 4, 1983 · THE NAME OF THE ROSE. By Umberto Eco. 502 pages. A Helen and Kurt Wolfe Book. ... Each week, top authors and critics join the Book Review’s podcast to talk about the latest news in the literary ...
Name of the Rose a movie from 1986 directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud and starring Sean Connery, Christian Slater, and F. Murray Abraham. It's a well researched, meticulously implemented view into life in the 1300s. Name of the Rose I've seen this movie many times and own it on DVD.
May 23, 2019 · Umberto Eco’s 1980 novel The Name of The Rose was a worldwide hit, but adapting it to the screen has been tough. A 1986 film with Sean Connery and Christian Slater got middling reviews, which ...
May 22, 2019 · ‘The Name of the Rose’: TV Review. Like its predecessor, the latest attempt to turn Umberto Eco's novel 'The Name of the Rose' into a coherent screen drama falls flat. By Tim Goodman.
Jul 1, 2023 · The Name of the Rose is a triumph of historical fiction, expertly crafted by Umberto Eco. With its immersive storytelling, well-developed characters, and profound themes, the novel captivates readers, taking them on a journey through the complexities of medieval Europe. Eco’s ability to intertwine history, philosophy, and mystery makes this ...
The dark, stifling atmosphere is suggestive of mankind's ignorance at a time that was steeped in fear and superstition, and this is contrasted effectively with the reason and humanity of the story's main character, William of Baskerville (played beautifully by Sean Connery). Stylistically, the film can hardly be faulted.
Full Review | May 23, 2022. Nick Rogers Midwest Film Journal. Umberto Eco seems unduly dismissive of a film that had to excise his postmodern trappings and scholarly sidebars. But it hasn't just ...
