Nikos Kazantzakis

Greek writer, poet and philosopher, a major figure in 20th-century Greek literature; best known for novels such as Zorba the Greek and The Last Temptation of Christ.

This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.

  1. 1. Freedom And Death

    Set on Ottoman-ruled Crete in the late 19th century, the novel follows the fierce, proud guerrilla leader Captain Michalis whose unyielding dedication to honor and independence drives him into bitter conflict with enemies and loved ones alike; as village vendettas, romantic entanglements, and the island’s grim politics collide, the narrative becomes a relentless exploration of courage, masculine pride, and the heavy price of uncompromising freedom, culminating in a brutal, tragic reckoning that forces readers to confront sacrifice, fate, and human dignity.