Jacques the Fatalist and His Master (Penguin Classics)

Jacques the Fatalist and His Master (Penguin Classics)

Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was among the greatest writers of the Enlightenment, and in Jacques the Fatalist he brilliantly challenged the artificialities of conventional French fiction of his age. Riding through France with his master, the servant Jacques appears to act as though he is truly free in a world of dizzying variety and unpredictability. Characters emerge and disappear as the pair travel across the country, and tales begin and are submerged by greater stories, to reveal a panoramic view of eighteenth-century society. But while Jacques seems to choose his own path, he remains convinced of one philosophical belief: that every decision he makes, however whimsical, is wholly predetermined. Playful, picaresque and comic, Diderot's novelis a compelling exploration of Enlightment philosophy. Brilliantly original in style, it is one of the greatest precursors to post-modern literature.

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Country USA
Brand Penguin
Manufacturer Penguin Classics
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780140444728
Model 9780140444728
Color Black
ReleaseDate 1986-05-06
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780140444728

Country	USA
Brand	Penguin
Manufacturer	Penguin Classics
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780140444728
Model	9780140444728
Color	Black
ReleaseDate	1986-05-06
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780140444728

Jacques the Fatalist and His Master (Penguin Classics)

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