{"product_id":"baudolino","title":"Baudolino by Umberto Eco","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"46\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"46\"\u003eBook Summary – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"879\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"59\"\u003eBaudolino\u003c\/em\u003e is a historical novel by Umberto Eco that blends fact, fiction, fantasy, and satire into a rich, imaginative narrative. Set during the 12th century, the story follows Baudolino, a clever and charismatic peasant boy who is adopted by Emperor Frederick Barbarossa and becomes deeply involved in political and religious intrigue. As he narrates his life story to a Persian historian during the sack of Constantinople in 1204, Baudolino recounts a series of adventures across Europe and Asia—including his quest to find the legendary Christian kingdom of Prester John. Filled with fabricated documents, tall tales, and philosophical musings, the novel explores the nature of truth, history, and belief. \u003cem data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"770\"\u003eBaudolino\u003c\/em\u003e is both an entertaining adventure and a clever meditation on how stories shape our understanding of reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"916\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"916\"\u003eAbout the Author – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"1722\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUmberto Eco \u003c\/strong\u003e(1932–2016) was an Italian novelist, philosopher, semiotician, and professor, best known for his intellectual and layered works that combine scholarly depth with accessible storytelling. He gained international fame with his debut novel \u003cem data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003eThe Name of the Rose\u003c\/em\u003e, a medieval murder mystery steeped in theology, logic, and literary history. Eco’s background in semiotics—the study of signs and symbols—greatly influenced his fiction, which often examines how meaning is constructed and interpreted. His novels, including \u003cem data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003eFoucault’s Pendulum\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003eBaudolino\u003c\/em\u003e, challenge readers with complex ideas wrapped in historical and philosophical contexts. In addition to his fiction, Eco published numerous academic works and essays, making him a significant voice in both literary and cultural criticism.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44276647559425,"sku":"2MW892EWX-Used","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/UmbertoEco.jpg?v=1636180732","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/baudolino","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}