Baudolino
by Umberto Eco, William Weaver, R.C.S. Libri
Baudolino by Umberto Eco, William Weaver, R.C.S. Libri holds a well received rating of 3.71 out of 5, based on 13.9K reader ratings. First published in 2000. The book spans 527 pages.
About Baudolino
It is April 1204, and Constantinople, the splendid capital of the Byzantine Empire, is being sacked and burned by the knights of the Fourth Crusade. Amid the carnage and confusion, one Baudolino saves a historian and high court official from certain death at the hands of the crusading warriors and proceeds to tell his own fantastical story.Born a simple peasant in northern Italy, Baudolino has two major gifts-a talent for learning languages and a skill in telling lies. When still a boy he meets a foreign commander in the woods, charming him with his quick wit and lively mind. The commander-who proves to be Emperor Frederick Barbarossa-adopts Baudolino and sends him to the university in Paris, where he makes a number of fearless, adventurous friends.Spurred on by myths and their own reveries, this merry band sets out in search of Prester John, a legendary priest-king said to rule over a vast kingdom in the East-a phantasmagorical land of strange creatures with eyes on their shoulders and mouths on their stomachs, of eunuchs, unicorns, and lovely maidens. With dazzling digressions, outrageous tricks, extraordinary feeling, and vicarious reflections on our postmodern age, this is Eco the storyteller at his brilliant best.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Umberto Eco, William Weaver, R.C.S. Libri |
| Published | 2000 |
| Pages | 527 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Classics |
| Average Rating | 3.71 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 13,941 |
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What genre is Baudolino?
Baudolino is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Baudolino worth reading?
Based on 13.9K reader ratings, Baudolino has an average score of 3.71 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Baudolino?
Baudolino has 527 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Baudolino?
Baudolino was written by Umberto Eco, William Weaver, R.C.S. Libri. It was first published in 2000.
What is the ISBN for Baudolino?
The ISBN-13 for Baudolino is 9780156029060.0.
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