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First edition ( Italian) This article is about the novel by Italian philosopher Umberto Eco. For the physics experiment and implement, see Foucault pendulum. Foucault's Pendulum (original title: Il pendolo di Foucault [il ˈpɛndolo di fuˈko]) is a novel by Italian writer and philosopher Umberto Eco. It was first published in 1988, and an English translation by William Weaver appeared a year later. Foucault's Pendulum is divided into ten segments represented by the ten Sefiroth. The novel is full of esoteric references to Kabbalah, alchemy and conspiracy theory—so many, that critic and novelist Anthony Burgess suggested that it needed an index.[1] The pendulum of the title refers to an actual pendulum designed by the French physicist Léon Foucault to demonstrate Earth's rotation, and has symbolic significance within the novel. Some believe it refers to the philosopher Michel Foucault,[2] noting Eco's friendship with the French philosopher,[3] but the author specifically rejects any intentional reference to Michel Foucault [4]—this is regarded as one of his subtle literary jokes.[5] Contents 1 Plot summary 2 Major themes 2.1 Societies in the novel 3 Comparison with other writings 4 quot;tions 5 See also 6 Notes 7 References 8 External links Plot summary[edit] 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. The three become increasingly obsessed with The Plan, and sometimes forget that it is 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. The Foucault pendulum at the Musée des arts et métiers in Paris plays a major.
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