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title: "Jacques the Fatalist and His Master (Penguin Classics)"
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# Jacques the Fatalist and His Master (Penguin Classics)

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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. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Review: Jacques - One of my favorite philosophers!
Review: Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, Reversed Roles - So droll. So insightful. So French. Diderot is brilliant. The story was both funny and wise. Made me want to read more. I loved Tristan Shandy too for the same odd ball approach to a story. The Catch 22 of the Age, if you will.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
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| Best Sellers Rank | #295,317 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2,194 in Humorous Fiction #6,888 in Classic Literature & Fiction #13,612 in Literary Fiction (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 91 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jacques
*by B***M on January 4, 2026*

One of my favorite philosophers!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, Reversed Roles
*by L***Y on March 5, 2020*

So droll. So insightful. So French. Diderot is brilliant. The story was both funny and wise. Made me want to read more. I loved Tristan Shandy too for the same odd ball approach to a story. The Catch 22 of the Age, if you will.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars
*by K***K on May 30, 2015*

More entertaining, IMO, than similar philosophers, without sacrificing profundity. Equally valuable as a narrative and an allegory.

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