Was Eco accused of being overly complex?
Some have indeed found my writings dense, perhaps overly so. My intention was never to obfuscate, but to reflect the inherent complexity of the subjects I explored, particularly in semiotics and medieval thought. If my analyses sometimes felt intricate, it was because the systems of meaning and cultural artifacts I examined were themselves rich with layers of history, philosophy, and symbolic resonance. I strived for precision, which can sometimes appear formidable.
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