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Publisher: Indiana University Press, Author: Rocco Capozzi (editor). Title: Reading Eco: An Anthology. Vintage 1997 paperback literary criticism book in English, softcover as issued with no dust jacket. Scholarly anthology bringing together essays that examine Eco's contributions to semiotic theory, interpretation, aesthetics, and narrative, along with discussions of his novels and broader cultural impact, framed by a foreword, acknowledgments, and editorial introduction. Organized into multi-part sections that situate Eco in relation to earlier semiotic traditions, present his own theoretical developments, and explore critical readings of his fiction and nonfiction, including topics such as the open work, sign production, and the cooperative role of the reader. Literary criticism, semiotics, philosophy of language, narrative theory, and interpretation studies. Light to moderate shelf and handling wear with corner rubbing, a small crease and edge wear at the upper back and lower front fore-edge corners, faint surface scuffing, and a gentle reading curl to the front cover and spine. Page edges display mild age toning and handling marks, including a black marker line along the lower text-block near the spine as shown. - Refer to photos for details Academic nonfiction essays intended for adult readers, university students, and scholars in literary theory, cultural studies, communication, and philosophy. Part of the Advances in Semiotics series edited by Thomas A. Sebeok.