The huge success of The Name of the Rose can be attributed to its unique blend of historical fiction, mystery, and philosophical themes. Eco’s intricate narrative weaves together a captivating murder mystery set in a 14th-century monastery while exploring profound concepts such as truth, knowledge, and the conflict between faith and reason. This rich tapestry of intellectual depth and engaging storytelling resonated with a broad audience, contributing to its acclaim and popularity.
This question related to Chapter: 7 English Class 12th NCERT.
From the chapter The Interview.
Give answer according to your understanding.
The reason behind huge success of novel “The Name of Rose” is mystery till date. But it was such a novel written in that era that touched the hearts of the many people though it was one of the very serious novels. Even the author himself did not expect this massive success. Apart from being a mystery novel, it also has a mix of metaphysics, theology and medieval history.
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