This is a good one to start with, though his nonfiction might be an easier intro. How To Write a Thesis and Six Walks in the Fictional Woods are outstanding.
Foucault’s Pendulum. Obsessed I was with mysticism back then. I gave it often as a gift, a litmus test of sorts. Now I fear his work may be far too dense for my older brain, so thank you for the summary.
Thank you for this! I literally bought “Baudolino” YESTERDAY! We are really enjoying your Substack. 🤓
Six walks 😍
I have yet to read any of his work. One of these days... Thanks for the post!
This is a good one to start with, though his nonfiction might be an easier intro. How To Write a Thesis and Six Walks in the Fictional Woods are outstanding.
Foucault’s Pendulum. Obsessed I was with mysticism back then. I gave it often as a gift, a litmus test of sorts. Now I fear his work may be far too dense for my older brain, so thank you for the summary.
I think Foucault's' Pendulum is a harder read than Baudolino.
So much to read, so little time.
This has been on my list for so long.
It's not for the easily offended. But I think it's a modern masterpiece of storytelling.