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“Better reality than a dream: if something is real, then it's real and you're not to blame.”

Quote by Umberto Eco

Book:Foucault's Pendulum

Work

Foucault's Pendulum

Foucault's Pendulum is a work of fiction that intertwines elements of mystery and historical fiction. The story revolves around a group of individuals who discover a hidden message in the works of the famous physicist and philosopher, Gaston Bachelard. This discovery leads them on a quest that spans centuries and involves secret societies and esoteric knowledge. more

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Italian essayist, scholar, and critic. Umberto Eco is renowned for his unique literary style and profound academic background. His works integrate history, philosophy, literature, and semiotics, with his most famous novel being 'The Name of the Rose'. more

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