Jacques the Fatalist is a philosophical novel by Denis Diderot, first published posthumously in 1796.
The story follows Jacques and his master as they travel through France, engaging in witty and thought-provoking discussions about fate, free will, and morality.
Blending humor, satire, and deep philosophical inquiry, Diderot challenges conventional storytelling and involves the reader in a unique literary experience.
Often compared to Don Quixote and Tristram Shandy, this novel is a masterpiece of Enlightenment thought and literary innovation.