Description: Foucault's Pendulum by Umberto Eco (Translated from the Italian by William Weaver) Ballantine Books, 1990 Paperback, 533 pages "Endlessly Diverting, even more intricate and absorbing than his international bestseller The Name of the Rose." Time An engrossing novel that intertwines historical mystery and intellectual exploration. The story follows three intellectualsBelbo, Casaubon, and Diotalleviwho work for a publishing house in Milan. They become fascinated by the occult and secret societies, leading them to create an elaborate, fictitious conspiracy theory involving the Templars, the Holy Grail, and ancient mysteries. As they delve deeper into their invented plot, they inadvertently become entangled in a real conspiracy, with dangerous consequences. The novel blends historical facts with fictional intrigue, exploring themes of interpretation, the nature of knowledge, and the seductive power of conspiracies. Pages unmarked, minor wear and chipping to cover at edges, back cover has larger chip near bottom egde, no creasing to spine.
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Book Title: Foucault's Pendulum
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Book Series: Historical
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Narrative Type: Fiction
Original Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
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Publication Year: 1990
Type: Novel
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Literary Movement: Post-Modernism
Era: 1970s
Personalized: No
Author: Umberto Eco
Genre: Crime & Thriller, Art & Culture, Historical, Drama, Magic, Mysticism, History, Modern & Contemporary, Mystery
Unit Quantity: 1
Topic: Books, Christian History, Contemporary, Crime, Literature, Modern Literature, Occultism, Religions of the Ancient World, Religious History, Social History, Society, Supernatural, Suspense, Thriller
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Number of Pages: 533
