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.
The 211th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1946
- Nationality
- Greek
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 300-500
- Words
- 70,000
- Original Language
- Greek
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 11 lists:
- 44th on Big Read (Bulgarian) (Bulgaria)
- 62nd on 100 Best Novels, in Translation, Since 1900 (CounterPunch)
- 251st on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 354th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- The 100 Best Books of Two Centuries of Modern Greek Literature (1813 – 2013) (BookPress.gr and the bookstore Politeia)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- Top 100 Works in World Literature (Norwegian Book Clubs, with the Norwegian Nobel Institute)
- The 100 Novels That Have Most Enthralled "Le Monde" Since 1944 (Le Monde)
- The Bigger Read List (English PEN)
- 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)