The Prague Cemetery
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Summary
«The Prague Cemetery» is a historical novel by Umberto Eco that tells the story of Simone Simonini, a forger and spy living in the 19th century. The novel unfolds in a Europe rife with political intrigue and anti-Semitic conspiracies. Simonini, a jack-of-all-trades, creates forged documents and becomes involved in a plot that leads to the creation of the «Protocols of the Elders of Zion». The novel explores themes of manipulation, betrayal, and paranoia, illustrating how lies and fabrications can influence history and public opinion.
Date of publication: 3 September 2024
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Genre: Historical novel