The Name of the Rose

by Umberto Eco

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Themes: The Role of Books and Interpretation

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In the conclusion of Postscript to "The Name of the Rose", Eco states: "Moral: there exist obsessive ideas, they are never personal; books talk among themselves, and any true direction should prove that we are the guilty party." Each reader will inevitably interpret and comprehend a text in their own unique way. As William explains to Adso: "Books are not made to be believed, but to be subjected to inquiry."

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