by Denis Diderot · Editions 84 · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9782277220237
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«Jacques le fataliste et son maître» is the philosophical novel by Denis Diderot, published by Editions 84 in paperback (293 pages, in French).
Jacques and his master's journey gives rise to a dialogue on destiny and freedom, with interpolated stories, digressions and humour. Diderot intervenes as narrator to break conventions, while Jacques tells of his loves and both experience picaresque episodes. A lucid reflection on chance and will.
Work originally published in 1796; this 1986 French edition belongs to the J'ai Lu Les Classiques collection.
For readers of 18th-century French fiction seeking a combination of philosophical reflection, humour and narrative games.
Denis Diderot was a French philosopher, art critic, and writer, best known for serving as co-founder, chief editor, and contributor to the Encyclopédie along with Jean le Rond d'Alembert. He was a prominent figure during the Age of Enlightenment.
