Zorba the Greek

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Vibrant Greek's zestful philosophy invigorates English writer.

If you're feeling stuck in a rut, "Zorba the Greek" might just be the literary escape you need. Through Zorba, you'll experience a love for life that's contagious, philosophical, and deeply human, as he teaches the more reserved English writer—and by extension, you—to embrace the beauty of existence. It's not just a journey to Crete; it's a journey into living without regret.

  • Prix du Meilleur Livre Étranger for Roman (1954)
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Zorba the Greek

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ISBN: 9780571241705
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Date of Publication: 2008-10-16
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Philosophy, Literature, Classics
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The classic novel, international sensation, and inspiration for the film starring Anthony Quinn explores the struggle between the aesthetic and the rational, the inner life and the life of the mind. The classic novel Zorba the Greek is the story of two men, their incredible friendship, and the importance of living life to the fullest. Zorba, a Greek working man, is a larger-than-life character, energetic and unpredictable. He accompanies the unnamed narrator to Crete to work in the narrator’s lignite mine, and the pair develops a singular relationship. The two men couldn’t be further apart: The narrator is cerebral, modest, and reserved; Zorba is unfettered, spirited, and beyond the reins of civility. Over the course of their journey, he becomes the narrator’s greatest friend and inspiration and helps him to appreciate the joy of living. Zorba has been acclaimed as one of the most remarkable figures in literature; he is a character in the great tradition of Sinbad the Sailor, Falstaff, and Sancho Panza. He responds to all that life offers him with passion, whether he’s supervising laborers at a mine, confronting mad monks in a mountain monastery, embellishing the tales of his past adventures, or making love. Zorba the Greek explores the beauty and pain of existence, inviting readers to reevaluate the most important aspects of their lives and live to the fullest.
 

Vibrant Greek's zestful philosophy invigorates English writer.

If you're feeling stuck in a rut, "Zorba the Greek" might just be the literary escape you need. Through Zorba, you'll experience a love for life that's contagious, philosophical, and deeply human, as he teaches the more reserved English writer—and by extension, you—to embrace the beauty of existence. It's not just a journey to Crete; it's a journey into living without regret.

  • Prix du Meilleur Livre Étranger for Roman (1954)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.