Chronicles of a Liquid Society
$37.71
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
19 November 2018
Summary
The final book from one of Europe’s cultural giants - an entertaining collection of essays about the modern world - from unbridled individualism to mobile phones
Umberto Eco was an international cultural superstar. A celebrated essayist as well as novelist, in this, his last collection, he explores many aspects of the modern world with irrepressible curiosity and wisdom written in his uniquely ironic voice.
Written by Eco as articles for his regular column in l’Espresso magazi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781784705206 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1784705209 |
| Author: | Umberto Eco |
| Publisher: | Vintage Publishing |
| Imprint: | Vintage |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 19 November 2018 |
| Weight: | 227g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 20mm |
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Critics Review
He brilliantly exposes all that is absurd and paradoxical in contemporary behaviour. Eco’s irony is disarming, his cleverness dazzling
There are people you’ve never met and yet you miss them when they are gone… Eco’s famously ironic voice is penetrating … The issues Eco addresses are so enormous in their scale they seem insurmountable, yet his measured, erudite commentary assures you that they can be understood and therefore resolved * Financial Times *
He brilliantly exposes all that is absurd and paradoxical in contemporary behaviour. Eco’s irony is disarming, his cleverness dazzling – Tim Parks * Guardian *
A swan song from one of Europe’s great intellectuals…Eco entertains with his intellect, humor, and insatiable curiosity…there’s much here to enjoy and ponder * Kirkus Reviews *
Eco has left us an intelligent, intriguing, and often hilariously incisive set of observations on contemporary follies and changing mores. * Publisher’s Weekly *
Illuminating, entertaining and humane. – Emily Beament * UK Press Syndication *
About The Author
Umberto Eco
Umberto Eco (1932-2016) wrote fiction, literary criticism and philosophy. His first novel, The Name of the Rose, was a major international bestseller. His other works include Foucault’s Pendulum, The Island of the Day Before, Baudolino, The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana, The Prague Cemetery and Numero Zero along with many brilliant collections of essays.
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