Foucault's Pendulum

Summary

Foucault's Pendulum is a novel by Umberto Eco that tells the story of three friends working at a publishing house in Milan. The main characters, while exploring manuscripts about secret societies and conspiracies, decide to invent their own universal conspiracy that unites all of humanity's secret knowledge. This blend of real historical facts with fiction leads to unpredictable and tragic consequences. The novel is rich with various themes: from criticism of modernism and postmodernism to the exploration of esotericism, Kabbalah, and conspiracy theories. A key moment in the novel is the scene with Foucault's pendulum, symbolizing not only scientific progress but also the chaos and uncertainty of human destiny.