The Prague Cemetery
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
464
Novel • Fiction
Europe • 19th century
2010
Adult
18+ years
The Prague Cemetery follows Simone Simonini, a forger living in nineteenth-century Italy and France, who becomes entangled in major historical events. Set as a retrospective diary written to regain lost memories, Simonini's life is influenced by anti-Semitic beliefs from his grandfather, leading him to craft the infamous Protocols of the Elders of Zion. The plot involves various encounters with historical figures and spans significant events like the unification of Italy and the Dreyfus affair. The narrative includes pervasive anti-Semitic themes.
Mysterious
Dark
Suspenseful
Unnerving
Challenging
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Umberto Eco's The Prague Cemetery is a complex and richly detailed historical novel that captivates with its meticulous research and intertwining plots. Critics praise its intellectual depth and engagement with 19th-century conspiracy theories. However, some find its dense prose and intricate narrative difficult to follow. Despite this, its literary craftsmanship is widely acknowledged.
Fans of intricate historical fiction and conspiracy theories will revel in Umberto Eco's The Prague Cemetery. Comparable to The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown and Foucault's Pendulum also by Eco, this novel appeals to those who enjoy rich, detailed narratives and intellectual puzzles set in a vividly portrayed Europe.
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464
Novel • Fiction
Europe • 19th century
2010
Adult
18+ years
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