Jacques the Fatalist

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:novel
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gptkbp:author gptkb:Denis_Diderot
gptkbp:available_in multiple languages
English translation
gptkbp:character the narrator
the servant
the philosopher
Madame de la Fleur
Monsieur de la Fleur
gptkbp:critical_reception mixed reviews
considered a classic
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced literature
influenced philosophy
influenced film
influenced theater
gptkbp:genre gptkb:philosophy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Jacques the Fatalist
gptkbp:influence Existentialism
gptkbp:inspired gptkb:philosopher
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modern writers
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gptkbp:language gptkb:French
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Jacques
gptkbp:narrative_style metafiction
gptkbp:notable_quote “ Life is a game of chance.”
“ Fate is a cruel mistress.”
“ We are all puppets.”
“ We are the authors of our own destiny.”
“ What will be, will be.”
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:Denis_Diderot
gptkbp:plot exploration of destiny
conversations about life
Jacques's journey
gptkbp:published 1796
gptkbp:related_works gptkb:The_Nun
gptkb:Rameau's_Nephew
The Indifferent
The Paradox of the Actor
gptkbp:setting gptkb:France
gptkbp:style humorous
dialogue-heavy
ironic
gptkbp:theme gptkb:fate
free will
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Denis_Diderot
gptkb:Diderot
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