In six lectures covering everything from James Bond to antisemitic conspiracy theories, Umberto Eco offers a master class in the philosophy of fiction. Dissecting the rhythms and ambiguities of narrative, Eco illuminates fiction’s intrusions into life, highlighting the ways that literary works consc...

In six lectures covering everything from James Bond to antisemitic conspiracy theories, Umberto Eco offers a master class in the philosophy of fiction. Dissecting the rhythms and ambiguities of narrative, Eco illuminates fiction’s intrusions into life, highlighting the ways that literary works conscript readers’ experiences and expectations.