Umberto Eco
Umberto Eco was an Italian intellectual renowned for his work in semiotics, medieval studies, and literature.
His 1980 novel The Name of the Rose brought him international acclaim, combining his scholarly interests with popular fiction.
Eco was a prolific writer, producing novels, essays, children's books, and newspaper columns.
He taught at the University of Bologna for much of his career, becoming an Emeritus professor.
Eco's work often explored themes of interpretation, symbolism, and the nature of knowledge.
His 1995 essay "Ur-Fascism" remains influential for its analysis of fascist ideologies.
