Author, philosopher Umberto Eco dead at 84
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Eco is perhaps best known for his 1980 mystery novel The Name of the Rose, which is set in a monastery in the 14th century. It was an unexpected international bestseller, launching his career as an author.
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Umberto Eco, Italian author of The Name of the Rose, dies at 84
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Umberto Eco, author of The Name of the Rose, dies aged 84
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Umberto Eco, author of “The Name of the Rose,” dead at 84 – The Denver Post
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Umberto eco hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy
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Umberto Eco, Italian author of 'The Name of the Rose,' dies at 84
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Vitro Nasu » Blog Archive » In the Name of Umberto Eco, We Salute the Enigma of his Passing.
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Umberto Eco, author of 'The Name of the Rose,' dead at 84 - The Economic Times
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Italian Author Umberto Eco Dies At 84 Pictures Gallery - Getty Images
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Umberto Eco, author of The Name of the Rose, dead at 84 - Hindustan Times
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Italian writer Umberto Eco dies aged 84: media
Umberto Eco dead: Italian author and philosopher dies at 84
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