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3 stars 2 stars 1 star - Paperback 316 Pages
- Edition: New Ed
- ISBN-10: 0749396288
- ISBN-13: 9780749396282
- Publisher: Vintage
- Pub date: May 15, 1995
- Dimensions: 20 cm x 13 cm Just how big is that?
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I always found Umberto Eco's fiction a joy to read, so I decided to see what these essays were like. Some are very enjoyable, particularly the first one - ‘Travels in Hyperreality’, which dissects the USA’s unique brand of artificiality. Others I found less interesting, either because of the histori ... Continue
I always found Umberto Eco's fiction a joy to read, so I decided to see what these essays were like. Some are very enjoyable, particularly the first one - ‘Travels in Hyperreality’, which dissects the USA’s unique brand of artificiality. Others I found less interesting, either because of the historical context (most essays from the late 70ies to early 80ies) or because I lack the required scientific background to fully understand Eco’s arguments. Ultimately, I had a good time switching from essay to essay (most can be read in one sitting), switching topics and exploring Eco’s remarkable mind.