UMBERTO ECO (1932-2016) was the author of numerous essay collections and seven novels. He received Italy's highest literary award, the Premio Strega, was named a Chevalier de la L�gion d'Honneur by the French government, and was an honorary member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
"A swan song from one of Europe's great intellectuals . . . [Eco] entertains with his intellect, humor, and insatiable curiosity." -- Kirkus Reviews"An intelligent, intriguing, and often hilariously incisive set of observations on contemporary follies and changing mores." -- Publishers Weekly"Chronicles of a Liquid Society is a wonderful reminder of a great writer, thinker, and human being." -- Toronto Star
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