| Jacques the Fatalist and the Master Contributor(s): Diderot, Denis (Author), Coward, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 019953795X ISBN-13: 9780199537952 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $12.56 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Classics |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2009291165 |
| Lexile Measure: 1040 |
| Series: Oxford World's Classics (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5" W x 7.6" (0.50 lbs) 304 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - French - Chronological Period - 18th Century - Cultural Region - Western Europe |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Jacques the Fatalist is a provocative exploration of the problems of human existence, destiny, and free will. In the introduction to this brilliant translation, David Coward explains the philosophical basis of Diderot's fascination with fate and examines the experimental and influential literary techniques that make Jacques the Fatalist a classic of the Enlightenment. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. |