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UMBERTO ECO
Umberto Eco (born January 5, 1932, Alessandria, Italy-died February 19, 2016, Milan), Italian literary critic, novelist, and semiotician (student of signs and symbols) best known for his novel "Il nome della rosa" (1980; The Name of the Rose). After receiving a Ph.D. from the University of Turin (1954), Eco worked as a cultural editor for Italian Radio-Television and lectured at the University of Turin (1956-64). He then taught in Florence and Milan and finally, in 1971, assumed a professoria... Search and Buy now!
ANTIQUE PRINTS
There are many different types of 19th century (or earlier) antique prints. They can generally be divided into two classes: those made from metal printing plates and those made from stones. From metal plates we get engravings, etchings, aquatint, and mezzotints. Most of these will show a tell-tale indentation in the paper corresponding to the outline of the plate. From stones we get lithographs. All fo these may be finished by hand with watercolor. Search and Buy now!
SHAKESPEARE, 400 YEARS AFTER
William Shakespeare died in Stradford upon Avon, his hometown, on April 23rd 1616.After 400 years, his plays and his fame are everlasting.Deep connoisseur of human soul, attentive and sensitive, he left us immortal masterpieces and unforgettable characters, and deeply influenced the European culture, creating models, narrative structures and archetypes that are still important nowadays.Some example: the gentle love between Romeo and Juliet, the marriage of power and blood of Macbeth's, the Ot... Search and Buy now!
