Originally published in the 1950s, Zorba the Greek is Nikos Kazantzakis’s most beloved and enduring novel, inspired by the author’s own experiences in the Peloponnese during the 1920s. The story follows a young intellectual who meets the exuberant and free-spirited Alexis Zorba, whose passion for life, spontaneity, and love of freedom contrast sharply with his companion’s restrained, philosophical nature. As the two men work together on a mining venture in Crete, their friendship becomes a profound exploration of the human spirit, joy, and the meaning of existence. Celebrated for its vibrant characters and timeless philosophical depth, this modern classic remains one of the great masterpieces of twentieth-century literature.
Pages: 320
Publication year: 2008
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Language: English
Original language: Greek
Translator: Carl Wildman
ISBN: 978-0-571-24170-5
