The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana

Style and Technique

Umberto Eco's novel «The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana» is distinguished by its complex and multilayered structure, combining elements of autobiography, historical fiction, and philosophical reflection. Eco's style is characterized by an abundance of cultural and literary references, requiring broad erudition from the reader. The language of the work is rich with metaphors, allusions, and intertextual connections, creating a rich and multifaceted narrative fabric. Literary techniques include the use of memories, diary entries, and illustrations, giving the text visual and documentary depth. The novel's structure is fragmented, reflecting the inner world of the protagonist suffering from amnesia and his attempts to reconstruct his identity through fragments of memory and cultural artifacts.