Jacques the Fatalist and His Master by Denis Diderot
The novel follows the adventures of Jacques and his master, exploring their philosophical discussions on life, fate, and free will. Jacques believes that everything that happens is predestined, while his master argues for the existence of free will. Their journey is filled with comical and absurd situations, unexpected twists, and intriguing stories within stories. The narrative structure is innovative and playful, often breaking the fourth wall and questioning the nature of storytelling itself.
The 588th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1796
- Nationality
- French
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 200-300
- Words
- 117,000
- Original Language
- French
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This book is on the following lists:
- 160th on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- Top 100 Works in World Literature (Norwegian Book Clubs, with the Norwegian Nobel Institute)
- ZEIT-Bibliothek der 100 Bücher (Die Zeit)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)