The Name of the Rose

A medieval Franciscan monk and his novice investigate a series of murders at an Italian abbey, following a labyrinthine trail of clues through a vast, restricted library. Eco's debut novel is a masterpiece of intellectual mystery that works simultaneously as a thriller, a history of medieval thought, and a meditation on language and power.

The Name of the Rose was written by Umberto Eco, from Italy. First published in 1983.

The Name of the Rose has received the following awards and honours: Edgar Award 1983; Goodreads Choice Award 1980; ALA Notable Books 1980.

The Name of the Rose is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 60/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 3 editorial sources. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in medieval history, books, religion.

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The Name of the Rose is classified as Mystery & Thriller. Suspenseful fiction built around crime, detection, and hidden truths.

The Name of the Rose originates from Italy's literary tradition. Explore more books from Italy on our country page.