The Name of the Rose

Interesting Facts

• The novel is set in 1327 in a Benedictine monastery in northern Italy.
• The main character, William of Baskerville, is a Franciscan monk and former inquisitor.
• The title of the novel refers to the Latin phrase «Stat rosa pristina nomine, nomina nuda tenemus», which translates to «The rose of old remains only in its name, we hold only bare names».
• The novel combines elements of detective fiction, historical narrative, and philosophical treatise.
• One of the key themes of the book is the struggle between knowledge and power, as well as the role of laughter and heresy in society.
• The novel contains numerous references to real historical events and figures, such as Pope John XXII and Emperor Louis IV of Bavaria.
• The book was adapted into a film in 1986, starring Sean Connery.
• The novel includes many quotes and allusions to works of medieval literature and philosophy.