Foucault's Pendulum
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Umberto Eco
Binding: Hardback
Published: Harcourt, Brace, Jovanovich, New York, 1989
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Umberto Eco's "Foucault's Pendulum" is a complex and erudite work of literary fiction, blending elements of historical conspiracy, semiotics, and intellectual satire. The narrative follows three Milanese editors who, while working on a series of esoteric books, invent a vast, intricate conspiracy theory involving the Knights Templar and other secret societies. What begins as a playful intellectual exercise gradually blurs the lines between fiction and reality, drawing them into a dangerous world where their fabricated plot seems to come true. This novel challenges readers with its dense allusions and philosophical inquiries, offering a profound meditation on knowledge, belief, and the seductive power of hidden truths.
Author: Umberto Eco
Binding: Hardback
Published: Harcourt, Brace, Jovanovich, New York, 1989
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Umberto Eco's "Foucault's Pendulum" is a complex and erudite work of literary fiction, blending elements of historical conspiracy, semiotics, and intellectual satire. The narrative follows three Milanese editors who, while working on a series of esoteric books, invent a vast, intricate conspiracy theory involving the Knights Templar and other secret societies. What begins as a playful intellectual exercise gradually blurs the lines between fiction and reality, drawing them into a dangerous world where their fabricated plot seems to come true. This novel challenges readers with its dense allusions and philosophical inquiries, offering a profound meditation on knowledge, belief, and the seductive power of hidden truths.