Umberto Eco, Italian author of The Name of the Rose, dies at 84, The Independent

The popularity of The Name of the Rose came from its clever plot line, masterfully evoked atmosphere and the attractive central figure, unashamedly modelled on Sherlock Holmes

File Photo : Italian author Umberto Eco pictured during the taping of French literary TV show 'Vol de Nuit', in Paris, France, on April 26, 2007. Eco, best known for his novel

Umberto Eco, author and philosopher, dead at 84

Umberto Eco funeral: Italy's cultural elite gather to remember an 'unforgettable genius', The Independent

Italian writer Umberto Eco dies

Umberto Eco: Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi leads tributes after author dies aged 84, The Independent

Umberto Eco, author of The Name of the Rose, dies aged 84

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Umberto Eco: Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi leads tributes after author dies aged 84, The Independent