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Featuring advanced Kindle tools, it allows readers to highlight, take notes, and search within the text, making this complex masterpiece accessible and engaging for the intellectually curious professional. ## Description Now available in a deluxe edition featuring never-before-seen illustrations by the author: the beloved internationally bestselling historical mystery about a brilliant monk called upon to solve a series of baffling murders in a fourteenth-century Italian abbey “Explodes with pyrotechnic inventions, literally as well as figuratively. Hold on till the end.” — New York Times “Whether you're into Sherlock Holmes, Montaillou, Borges, the nouvelle critique, the Rule of St. Benedict, metaphysics, library design, or The Thing from the Crypt , you'll love it. Who can that miss out?” — Sunday Times (London) Italy, 1347. While Brother William of Baskerville is investigating accusations of heresy at a wealthy abbey, his inquiries are disrupted by a series of bizarre deaths. Turning his practiced detective skills to finding the killer, he relies on logic (Aristotle), theology (Thomas Aquinas), empirical insights (Roger Bacon), and his own wry humor and ferocious curiosity. With the aid of his young apprentice, William scours the abbey, from its stables to the labyrinthine library, piecing together evidence, and deciphering cryptic symbols and coded manuscripts to uncover the truth about this place where "the most interesting things happen at night." First published in 1980, The Name of the Rose became an international sensation, beguiling readers around the world with its mix of history, humor, and intellectual heft. This beautifully designed modern edition, illustrated with exclusive original drawings created by Umberto Eco, will enchant a new generation of readers and entice old fans to fall under its spell once again. Review: A masterpiece - _The Name of the Rose_ is a challenging read: Eco infuses the dialogue with Latin, the primary plot doesn't really develop until after the first 100 pages, and he provides a superabundance of sub-plots and historical details. But where the journey is difficult, the rewards are tremendous - and I encourage readers who otherwise might consider leaving the book after the first dozens of pages to hang in there - the details Eco provides in the opening chapters are what make this such a marvelous, masterful work. Eco is writing on several levels: as a mystery, to be sure. Who is killing the monks at the abby and why? And why is there an apocalyptic theme to the deaths? What are the secrets being hidden by the monks, and how are they related to the crimes committed? But there is another level to the story: Brother William and his novice (Adso, the author of the story) are part of a larger theological mission regarding the nature of the Church - should it emphasize poverty? And if so, how does one reconcile this with the tremendous wealth and power the Church wields in the 14th century? (The backdrop of the story is set during the "Avignon Papacy" which resulted in two Popes claiming leadership of the Church). This conflict, in fact, may play a role in the murders; as a stand-alone issue, Eco not only shows remarkable historical accuracy, but also makes a commentary on the Church specifically and religion more generally. Yet Eco goes further still for those readers who are looking: while many of the characters and issues are drawn from history, Eco also gives a nod and wink to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in several respects - Brother William is "William of Baskerville"; the methods used by Brother William are identical to those used by Doyle's creation (deduction, inference and Occam's Razor - in fact, Occam is cited as an acquaintance of William's) - in fact, as the pair arrive at the abbey, the deductions William makes are too reminiscent to be overlooked. Further, the narrator writes as did Dr. Watson - _The Name of the Rose_ is essentially an account written by the investigator's side-kick. Eco's brilliance is also demonstrated in the organization of the book: it opens with the same lines as Genesis ("In the beginning was the word ...") and is broken up into seven days, each day divided into the monastic measurement of time (Matins, Lauds, Prime,Terce, Sext, Nomes, Vespers and Compline). This not only reinforces the sense of authenticity of the story, but it also draws readers into the rhythms and pattern of monastic life. The details of the monastery - and especially the library around which the investigation revolves - speaks to the conflict between reason (as exemplified by Brother William) and faith (as exemplified by the monks). This is a conflict that continues to the present and is related to the other issue of wealth and Christianity that is at the heart of the internal conflict within the Church in the 1300s. Perhaps my analysis is more than the casual reader is interested in, in which case Eco provides a top-notch mystery that is complicated, difficult to solve and rewarding in its conclusion. The only complaint I have plot-wise is the resolution: I was frustrated at the way in which Eco chose to end the mystery, if only because of my tremendous reverence for and love of the written word. That being said, the conclusion certainly does point to the value of monastic work in the Middle Ages, and the miracle that we have so many texts from the ancient world still extant. _The Name of the Rose_ is dense and sometimes difficult to read (because of Latin, because of the historical details, and yes, because the mystery itself is a real challenge). But it is truly a masterpiece of writing - I highly recommend it. Review: Deep reading combined with mystery - Review of The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco I bought this book after its title appeared three times in rapid succession in different articles I read. The most intriguing reference was in an article about one person’s pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago, in which she mentioned she’d hoped the cathedral would be like the one in The Name of the Rose. As I began the book, I was very confused about what I was reading. Was this a translation of an ancient manuscript? On the ISBN label, the book is categorized as FICTION/Mystery & Detective. But there is a preface, a note, and a prologue at the start of the book that make it seem as if the book is at least based on an ancient account. I still don’t know if that’s true or not. The story is told from the viewpoint of Adso of Melk, a 14th century Benedictine novice monk, who is assigned to be a scribe for a Franciscan monk, William of Baskerville, who was to investigate accusations of heresy at an Italian monastery. However, when he arrives, the abbot tells him about the death of a young monk at the abbey a few nights ago, and hopes that William can determine what happened to him. Over the next few nights, there are additional deaths. Something very evil is going on. The abbey is also home to a famous library. Strangely, no one is allowed in it except the librarian. If anyone wants to see a book, they tell the librarian, who gets it for them. Throughout the book, much church and political history is discussed, as well as many theological arguments, which all served to make my head spin. I didn’t understand much of it. This was during the time of the Spanish Inquisition. I’m not going to tell you much more of the plot, but it was interesting how William, with Adso’s assistance, discovers the truth of what is happening in the abbey. The ending disturbed me greatly. An interesting addition to the book is a section about the author’s process, and his notes and sketches in preparation for writing the story. He drew sketches of all the main characters, and architectural diagrams of the buildings of the abbey, including a layout of the entire complex. There are multiple sketches of the Aedificium, the large structure that contains the scriptorium (where manuscripts were hand-copied and illuminated) and the library, which was laid out like a labyrinth and required many tries to get an arrangement that satisfied Eco. Although there were sections that were very hard for me to read (the aforementioned historical and theological discussions), other parts of the more-than-500-page book had me totally engaged. I understand why this book is considered a classic. I don’t recommend it as a beach read, but if you enjoy deep reading combined with mystery, The Name of the Rose might be for you. ## Features - Highlight, take notes, and search in the book ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #15,732 in Kindle Store ( See Top 100 in Kindle Store ) #5 in Medieval Historical Fiction (Books) #7 in Religious Fiction Classics #8 in Medieval Historical Fiction (Kindle Store) | ## Images ![The Name of the Rose: The Beloved Internationally Bestselling Medieval Historical Mystery Featuring Never-Before-Seen Sketches from the Author - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81jll1g3LOL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A masterpiece *by D***N on August 23, 2017* _The Name of the Rose_ is a challenging read: Eco infuses the dialogue with Latin, the primary plot doesn't really develop until after the first 100 pages, and he provides a superabundance of sub-plots and historical details. But where the journey is difficult, the rewards are tremendous - and I encourage readers who otherwise might consider leaving the book after the first dozens of pages to hang in there - the details Eco provides in the opening chapters are what make this such a marvelous, masterful work. Eco is writing on several levels: as a mystery, to be sure. Who is killing the monks at the abby and why? And why is there an apocalyptic theme to the deaths? What are the secrets being hidden by the monks, and how are they related to the crimes committed? But there is another level to the story: Brother William and his novice (Adso, the author of the story) are part of a larger theological mission regarding the nature of the Church - should it emphasize poverty? And if so, how does one reconcile this with the tremendous wealth and power the Church wields in the 14th century? (The backdrop of the story is set during the "Avignon Papacy" which resulted in two Popes claiming leadership of the Church). This conflict, in fact, may play a role in the murders; as a stand-alone issue, Eco not only shows remarkable historical accuracy, but also makes a commentary on the Church specifically and religion more generally. Yet Eco goes further still for those readers who are looking: while many of the characters and issues are drawn from history, Eco also gives a nod and wink to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in several respects - Brother William is "William of Baskerville"; the methods used by Brother William are identical to those used by Doyle's creation (deduction, inference and Occam's Razor - in fact, Occam is cited as an acquaintance of William's) - in fact, as the pair arrive at the abbey, the deductions William makes are too reminiscent to be overlooked. Further, the narrator writes as did Dr. Watson - _The Name of the Rose_ is essentially an account written by the investigator's side-kick. Eco's brilliance is also demonstrated in the organization of the book: it opens with the same lines as Genesis ("In the beginning was the word ...") and is broken up into seven days, each day divided into the monastic measurement of time (Matins, Lauds, Prime,Terce, Sext, Nomes, Vespers and Compline). This not only reinforces the sense of authenticity of the story, but it also draws readers into the rhythms and pattern of monastic life. The details of the monastery - and especially the library around which the investigation revolves - speaks to the conflict between reason (as exemplified by Brother William) and faith (as exemplified by the monks). This is a conflict that continues to the present and is related to the other issue of wealth and Christianity that is at the heart of the internal conflict within the Church in the 1300s. Perhaps my analysis is more than the casual reader is interested in, in which case Eco provides a top-notch mystery that is complicated, difficult to solve and rewarding in its conclusion. The only complaint I have plot-wise is the resolution: I was frustrated at the way in which Eco chose to end the mystery, if only because of my tremendous reverence for and love of the written word. That being said, the conclusion certainly does point to the value of monastic work in the Middle Ages, and the miracle that we have so many texts from the ancient world still extant. _The Name of the Rose_ is dense and sometimes difficult to read (because of Latin, because of the historical details, and yes, because the mystery itself is a real challenge). But it is truly a masterpiece of writing - I highly recommend it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Deep reading combined with mystery *by A***K on August 22, 2025* Review of The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco I bought this book after its title appeared three times in rapid succession in different articles I read. The most intriguing reference was in an article about one person’s pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago, in which she mentioned she’d hoped the cathedral would be like the one in The Name of the Rose. As I began the book, I was very confused about what I was reading. Was this a translation of an ancient manuscript? On the ISBN label, the book is categorized as FICTION/Mystery & Detective. But there is a preface, a note, and a prologue at the start of the book that make it seem as if the book is at least based on an ancient account. I still don’t know if that’s true or not. The story is told from the viewpoint of Adso of Melk, a 14th century Benedictine novice monk, who is assigned to be a scribe for a Franciscan monk, William of Baskerville, who was to investigate accusations of heresy at an Italian monastery. However, when he arrives, the abbot tells him about the death of a young monk at the abbey a few nights ago, and hopes that William can determine what happened to him. Over the next few nights, there are additional deaths. Something very evil is going on. The abbey is also home to a famous library. Strangely, no one is allowed in it except the librarian. If anyone wants to see a book, they tell the librarian, who gets it for them. Throughout the book, much church and political history is discussed, as well as many theological arguments, which all served to make my head spin. I didn’t understand much of it. This was during the time of the Spanish Inquisition. I’m not going to tell you much more of the plot, but it was interesting how William, with Adso’s assistance, discovers the truth of what is happening in the abbey. The ending disturbed me greatly. An interesting addition to the book is a section about the author’s process, and his notes and sketches in preparation for writing the story. He drew sketches of all the main characters, and architectural diagrams of the buildings of the abbey, including a layout of the entire complex. There are multiple sketches of the Aedificium, the large structure that contains the scriptorium (where manuscripts were hand-copied and illuminated) and the library, which was laid out like a labyrinth and required many tries to get an arrangement that satisfied Eco. Although there were sections that were very hard for me to read (the aforementioned historical and theological discussions), other parts of the more-than-500-page book had me totally engaged. I understand why this book is considered a classic. I don’t recommend it as a beach read, but if you enjoy deep reading combined with mystery, The Name of the Rose might be for you. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It helps if you know Latin and the history of the Catholic Church *by L***. on September 6, 2017* The Name of the Rose is a combination of historical fiction, mystery, and philosophy. William of Baskerville, a Franciscan monk, and his young scribe, Adso of Melk, a Benedictine, visit an abbey whose name is not revealed on some indeterminate business involving the major disputes within the church and among the various secular governments at the time. Shortly after their arrival, the abbot asks William, who apparently is also a former inquisitor, to investigate what is believed to be a murder at the abbey. Over the course of the next seven days, several more murders take place. They decide early on that the first victim was actually a suicide, but the subsequent victims have obviously been murdered, and they come to suspect that there is some connection to a mysterious book, and to some set of conditions set out in the book of Revelation. They think they will find clues in the monastery’s library, which only a few people are allowed to enter, and which, it turns out is built as a labyrinth. William and Adso visit the library several times and, with some difficulty, manage to discover its secrets, but that is little help in the end for helping them solve the murders. And solving the murders is no help in either saving anyone else (either physically or spiritually) or otherwise improving anything else in that environment. A large part of the book is spent in theological discussions and discussions of the religious and secular conflicts of the period. The story takes place toward the end of 1327. This was the time when there were two rival Popes, one in Avignon, France, and the other in Rome. Much is made of a philosophical difference between the Franciscans and the Benedictines. And at least half a dozen minor heretical movements are referenced. If you have an interest in the history of the Catholic Church, or a deep and detailed knowledge of it already, these parts of the book will doubtless make more sense to you. Also, a knowledge of Latin would be helpful, although it is not strictly necessary. One of the highlights of the book is the conference between the Avignonese (mostly Benedictines, I think) and the Minorites (mostly Franciscans). In the middle of this conference, there is a fight (a physical fight) between them. And then, only a little bit later, another of the Abbey monks is discovered murdered, and another monk, who is currently serving as the cellarer of the Abbey (and whom William and Adso have already discovered has a somewhat checkered past doctrinally) is found in the room with him. This man is taken into custody and one of the Avignonese party, who is currently an Inquisitor, immediately puts him on trial. He maintains he is innocent of the murder, and it appears that he is. But the Inquisitor keeps hounding him anyway and eventually manages to convict him of heresy because of the places he has been and the people he has followed in the past. This is a revealing look at how an Inquisitor would have operated. At the end there is a note from the author about how he wrote the book and such things as why all the complicated religious discussion. And keep an eye out – one of these religious discussions is actually pertinent to solving the mystery. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/104955676-the-name-of-the-rose-the-beloved-internationally-bestselling-medieval](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/104955676-the-name-of-the-rose-the-beloved-internationally-bestselling-medieval) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-08-17*