Jacques the Fatalist

In 'Jacques the Fatalist', Denis Diderot challenges conventional French fiction by presenting a world of unpredictability and variety.

The novel follows Jacques, a servant who believes in determinism, yet acts with apparent freedom.

Through a series of interrupted stories and philosophical discussions, Diderot explores Enlightenment ideas in a playful and picaresque style.

The book is a precursor to post-modern literature and remains influential in its exploration of human existence and the nature of choice.