Eco, Umberto
Serendipities: Language and Lunacy
- ISBN 13:
- 9780753808788
- author:
- Eco, Umberto
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W&N
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 169mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- History of ideas, intellectual history
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Umberto Eco's Serendipities: Language & Lunacy is a fascinating exploration of how we make sense of the world by projecting familiar concepts onto the strange. From Leibniz to Marco Polo, Eco reveals how our understanding of history and ideas has been shaped by our attempts to explain the unknown.
This book offers a captivating tour of intellectual history, highlighting the ways in which we use language and mythology to make sense of the world around us. With its unique blend of history, literature, and linguistics, Serendipities is a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the way we think.
With 163 pages of insightful analysis, this paperback edition of Serendipities: Language & Lunacy provides a concise and engaging introduction to Eco's fascinating ideas. well suited to readers looking to explore the intersection of history, language, and culture.
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