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The main theme of the novel is the relationship between the valet Jacques and his master, whose name Diderot does not mention. The master and his valet embark on a journey, the destination of which is vague, and in order to relieve the boredom of the long journey, he forces Jacques to tell stories of his love affairs. Jacques's stories are constantly interrupted by the appearance of other characters and various comic misunderstandings. Other characters in the novel also tell their stories, which, in turn, are constantly interrupted by various events.