Zorba the Greek

by Nikos Kazantzakis

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Zorba the Greek

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First published in 1946, "Zorba the Greek," is, on one hand, the story of a Greek working man named Zorba, a passionate lover of life, the unnamed narrator who he accompanies to Crete to work in a lignite mine, and the men and women of the town where they settle. On the other hand it is the story of God and man, The Devil and the Saints; the struggle of men to find their souls and purpose in life and it is about love, courage and faith.

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Country: Greece flag Greece
Language: EN
Genre: Historical
Recommended: 20 Feb 2022

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