Zorba the Greek by Nikos Kazantzakis
In this novel, a young intellectual who is immersed in books and ideas embarks on a journey with a passionate and adventurous older man named Zorba. The two men have contrasting personalities, which leads to a series of philosophical discussions and adventures. The story is set in Crete and explores themes of life, death, friendship, love, and the struggle between the physical and intellectual aspects of existence. Zorba's zest for life and his fearlessness in the face of death inspire the young man to embrace a more physical and spontaneous way of living.
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- Published
- 1946
- Nationality
- Greek
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 300-500
- Original Language
- Greek
- Avg User Rating
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(3.5)
- Alternate Titles
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- Alexis Zorbas
- Grek Zorba
- Life and Adventures of Alexis Zorbas
- Spela För Mig Zorbas
- The Life and Times of Alexis Zorbas
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This book is on the following 13 lists:
- 44th on Big Read (Bulgarian) (Bulgaria)
- 62nd on 100 Best Novels, in Translation, Since 1900 (CounterPunch)
- 413th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 222 Best Books of All Time That Deserve a Spot on Your Bookshelf, With Picks from Bestselling Authors and Indie Booksellers (Parade)
- 500 Must Read Books (The Daily Telegraph)
- An Expert's 200-Book List (The Detroit Free Press)
- Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher (Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher)
- The 100 Best Books of Two Centuries of Modern Greek Literature (1813 – 2013) (BookPress.gr and the bookstore Politeia)
- The 100 Novels That Have Most Enthralled "Le Monde" Since 1944 (Le Monde)
- The Bigger Read List (English PEN)
- Top 100 Works in World Literature (Norwegian Book Clubs, with the Norwegian Nobel Institute)