Baudolino by Umberto Eco
Set in the 12th century, the novel follows Baudolino, a self-proclaimed liar and adventurer, as he travels from his home in Italy to the mythical kingdom of Prester John. Along the way, he becomes embroiled in a series of political and religious intrigues, meets a variety of fantastical creatures, and tells a series of increasingly elaborate lies. The narrative is framed as a story Baudolino is telling to a Byzantine historian, adding another layer of unreliability to his already questionable narrative.
The 5064th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2000
- Nationality
- Italian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 522-657
- Words
- 203,793
- Original Language
- Italian
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This book is on the following lists:
- 72nd on Harvard Book Store Staff's Favorite 100 Books (Harvard Book Store)
- The 100 Best Books in the World (AbeBooks.de (in German))