Foucault’s Pendulum
by Umberto Eco, William Weaver
Foucault's Pendulum by Umberto Eco, William Weaver holds a well received rating of 3.89 out of 5, based on 40.8K reader ratings. First published in 1988. The book spans 623 pages.
About Foucault's Pendulum
Foucault's Pendulum is divided into ten segments represented by the ten Sefiroth. The novel is full of esoteric references to the Kabbalah. The title of the book refers to an actual pendulum designed by the French physicist Léon Foucault to demonstrate the rotation of the earth, which has symbolic significance within the novel.Bored with their work, and after reading too many manuscripts about occult conspiracy theories, three vanity publisher employees (Belbo, Diotallevi and Casaubon) invent their own conspiracy for fun. They call this satirical intellectual game "The Plan," a hoax that connects the medieval Knights Templar with other occult groups from ancient to modern times. This produces a map indicating the geographical point from which all the powers of the earth can be controlled—a point located in Paris, France, at Foucault’s Pendulum. But in a fateful turn the joke becomes all too real.The three become increasingly obsessed with The Plan, and sometimes forget that it's just a game. Worse still, other conspiracy theorists learn about The Plan, and take it seriously. Belbo finds himself the target of a real secret society that believes he possesses the key to the lost treasure of the Knights Templar.Orchestrating these and other diverse characters into his multilayered semioticadventure, Eco has created a superb cerebral entertainment.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Umberto Eco, William Weaver |
| Published | 1988 |
| Pages | 623 |
| Kindle Price | $11.99 |
| Genres | Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction, Classics, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.89 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 40,829 |
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What genre is Foucault's Pendulum?
Foucault's Pendulum is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Foucault's Pendulum worth reading?
Based on 40.8K reader ratings, Foucault's Pendulum has an average score of 3.89 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Foucault's Pendulum?
Foucault's Pendulum has 623 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Foucault's Pendulum?
Foucault's Pendulum was written by Umberto Eco, William Weaver. It was first published in 1988.
What is the ISBN for Foucault's Pendulum?
The ISBN-13 for Foucault's Pendulum is 9780156032970.0.
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