Numero Zero

Style and Technique

In «Numero Zero», Umberto Eco employs an ironic and sarcastic style to critique journalism and media. The language is rich with allusions and cultural references, characteristic of Eco's work. The author uses metafiction techniques, crafting a narrative about the creation of a newspaper that will never see the light of day. The story's structure is nonlinear, with frequent digressions and inserted stories, allowing for a deeper exploration of characters and their motivations. Eco skillfully uses dialogues to convey ideas and create atmosphere, as well as to demonstrate the manipulations and intrigues in the media world.