Umberto Eco considered himself primarily an academic scholar before identifying as a novelist. While he achieved fame through his novels, such as The Name of the Rose, he viewed his academic work, particularly in semiotics and cultural studies, as foundational to his writing. Eco believed that his scholarly insights deeply informed his fiction, blending both disciplines in his career.
This question related to Chapter: 7 English Class 12th NCERT.
From the chapter The Interview.
Give answer according to your understanding.
Umberto Eco consider himself an academic scholar first and a novelist later. In response to a question, he said that he participates in academic conferences and not meetings of Pen Clubs and writers. He prefers to write novels only on Sundays.
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