Umberto Eco described his children’s books as promoting values of curiosity and critical thinking. He emphasized that these books aim to encourage young readers to question and explore the world around them rather than accept information at face value. Eco ...

Umberto Eco expressed a skeptical view regarding journalists’ expectations of the public’s reading preferences in The Interview. He argued that journalists often underestimate readers, assuming they prefer simplified content over more complex narratives. Eco believed this perception reflects a lack ...

In Part I of The Interview from the Class 12 English textbook, various authors and figures express their opinions on interviews, including V.S. Naipaul and Rudyard Kipling. However, Saul Bellow is not specifically mentioned in this section as having a ...

Umberto Eco’s American publisher initially had doubts about the commercial potential of The Name of the Rose. In chapter 7, The Interview, from the Class 12 English textbook, it is mentioned that the publisher believed the novel’s complex themes and ...

Umberto Eco believes his novels have a broad appeal because they engage readers on multiple levels, combining entertainment with deeper intellectual exploration. In chapter 7, The Interview, from the Class 12 English textbook, Eco discusses how his storytelling encompasses various ...