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Zorba the Greek

Nikos Kazantzakis

A classic novel that tells the story of Zorba, a passionate Greek working man who accompanies the unnamed narrator to Crete to work in a lignite mine. The novel explores the struggle of men to find their souls and purpose in life, and is about love, courage, and faith. Zorba is a truly memorable character, his life rich with all the joys and sorrows that living brings, awakening in the narrator an understanding of the true meaning of humanity. A life-affirming novel and a modern literary classic, this stunning new translation brings the clarity and beauty of Kazantzakis's language and story alive.
Publish Date
2001-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
2001-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1946
Goodreads Rating
4.05
ISBN
9781476782812
Recommendations
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Recommendations
Highly highly recommend.      source