Books by Nikos Kazantzakis (2)


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Alexander the Great : A Novel by Nikos Kazantzakis EN

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Country: Europe / Greece flag Greece
Description:
The career of Alexander the Great, from age 15, to his death is portrayed in a very realistic, exciting fashion instead of the usual romanticized version.

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Zorba the Greek by Nikos Kazantzakis EN

Rating: 4 (3 votes)
Country: Europe / Greece flag Greece
Description:
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.