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Jacques the Fatalist by Denis Diderot (Book Analysis) : Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

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This engaging summary presents an analysis of Jacques the Fatalist by Denis Diderot, which follows the eponymous protagonist as he travels with his master towards an unknown destination. Along the way, they find themselves in a series of comical situations, meet a colourful cast of characters and debate a range of philosophical subjects. The work’s use of parody, unconventional structure and subversion of the norms of traditional fiction give it greater depth than most novels and permit its author to reflect in depth on philosophy, literature and freedom. Denis Diderot was a leading writer of the Enlightenment in the 18th century, and wrote novels, plays, philosophical dialogues and essays.

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