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Jacques the Fatalist
Book • 2006
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.
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.
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Ada Palmer
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Ada Palmer on Viking Metaphysics, Contingent Moments, and Censorship
