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Zorba the Greek Paperback – 16 October 2008

by Nikos Kazantzakis (Author), Carl Wildman (Translator)
4.6 out of 5 stars 1,424 ratings

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Published as a paperback by Faber in 2008, Zorba The Greek, written by Nikos Kazantzakis, is a surreal and philosophical tale about a young English writer’s experiences when he meets Alexis Zorba.

Set in pre-World War I times, Zorba The Greek follows the life of a young English novelist, who is on a journey to Crete in order to collect an inheritance. Though he initially travels there in a maudlin temper, with an aim to grab the money and get out, he has a chance encounter with the indefatigable and spirited Alexis Zorba. Alexis is a man with a zest for life, an aggressive appetite, a taste for the beauty hidden in the most mundane things, and a magnanimous spirit. Despite initially being at odds, since they are completely different individuals in every regard, Zorba slowly wins over the protagonist, with his profound philosophy, that stems from his experiences with his many lovers, his family (which he loves passionately), and his involvement in fighting the Balkan Wars.

Key Features:

  • The book has been adapted into film by the director, Cypriot Michael Cacoyannis, as a British-Greek drama film starring Anthony Quinn as the protagonist, Zorba.
  • The book was later adapted into a Broadway musical titled Zorba, in 1968, starring Herschel Bernardi. This was later revived in 1983 with Anthony Quinn again.

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  1. Print length
    352 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Faber
  4. Publication date
    16 October 2008
  5. Dimensions
    11.43 x 2.03 x 17.78 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    0571241700
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0571241705
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Zorba the Greek by Nikos Kazantzakis is the original work of inspirational fiction - a delightful tale which has changed the lives of generations of readers.

About the Author

Nikos Kazantzakis is the well-known Greek writer, philosopher, and poet, whose magnum opus was the critically acclaimed novel Zorba The Greek. The book’s resonating success in the late 1900’s was mainly due to the film adaptation of the novel, in the same name, starring Hollywood star Anthony Quinn. Kazantzakis never got to see the book rise to fame, as he died in 1957. His most popular work till date, however, was The Last Temptation Of Christ, which received even greater popularity when it was adapted into the film of the same name by Martin Scorsese in 1988. He has also written numerous plays, essays, and memoirs.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Faber; Main edition (16 October 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0571241700
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0571241705
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 192 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11.43 x 2.03 x 17.78 cm
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ United Kingdom
  • Net Quantity ‏ : ‎ 192.00 Grams
  • Generic Name ‏ : ‎ Book
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 1,424 ratings

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Customers find the book readable and engaging, with one noting its good quality pages. Moreover, the book receives positive feedback for its lifestyle content, with one customer highlighting how it shows how to live joyfully. Additionally, customers appreciate the character development, with one particularly praising Zorba's portrayal.

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Customers find the book readable and well-written, with one customer noting the good quality of the pages.

"...as exemplified by this special book by an almost unknown but brilliant author. It shows way as how to live joyfully and abundantly...." Read more

"...It's truly unoutdowntable kind of book full of deep philosophy. Highly recommended" Read more

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"A very good book. Loved the character Zorba. A must read philosophical novel. And Amazon delivered it on time with neat packaging." Read more

8 customers mention "Life style"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's approach to life, with one noting how it shows how to live joyfully, while another describes it as a meditative guide that celebrates the ordinary becoming extraordinary.

"...It shows way as how to live joyfully and abundantly. How to life your life intensely. Forget about God; just be alive, be abundantly alive...." Read more

"This books compares two different perspectives of life, one is of meditation and one is of living and adventure." Read more

"It celebrates the ordinary turning out to be extra ordinary. It's truly unoutdowntable kind of book full of deep philosophy. Highly recommended" Read more

"...Only when you become Zorba, can you become Anything. Read , rejoice, rejuvenate, live fully." Read more

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Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning how beautifully different Zorba is portrayed.

"The book is about a couple of characters and their knowledge of the world acquired by experience in one and learning in other...." Read more

"A very good book. Loved the character Zorba. A must read philosophical novel. And Amazon delivered it on time with neat packaging." Read more

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  • Aashish Singla
    5.0 out of 5 stars A book that will transform you
    Reviewed in India on 1 August 2020
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    Sometimes one is able to do much beyond ... as exemplified by this special book by an almost unknown but brilliant author. It shows way as how to live joyfully and abundantly. How to life your life intensely. Forget about God; just be alive, be abundantly alive. Zorba is a character that leaves lasting impressions on you. No wonder Osho coined a term on him - Zorba the buddha. A read that must not be missed.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars A life of adventure
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    This books compares two different perspectives of life, one is of meditation and one is of living and adventure.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Good book.live in the moment.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars The book has the potential to change the way we see life
    Reviewed in India on 7 November 2022
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    It celebrates the ordinary turning out to be extra ordinary. It's truly unoutdowntable kind of book full of deep philosophy. Highly recommended
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Must read
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    5.0 out of 5 stars A book that leaves indelible ink on your heart.
    Reviewed in India on 18 February 2022
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    A journey like no other. To set you free, to become Zorba. Only when you become Zorba, can you become Anything. Read , rejoice, rejuvenate, live fully.
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  • Rupinder Sayal
    3.0 out of 5 stars A deeply-flawed but poignant tale of a freespirited character in Greece of bygone times.
    Reviewed in India on 4 October 2016
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    Warning: Read this book as a product of its times, which goes for all the books IMO.
    The book contains oodles of chauvinism, patriarchy, misogyny, and hatred of books(!).
    Anyhow, if you can get past all of that, which was pretty hard for me, the story is pretty simple, idyllic and poignant.
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  • Mr. Greg Gaughran
    5.0 out of 5 stars swashbuckling good fun
    Reviewed in Australia on 7 February 2024
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    deserves its fame, loved this book. Zorba is the type of man you might meet in a bar and remember your conversation for the rest of your life.
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  • Rodrigo Alves Vieira
    5.0 out of 5 stars Livro muito especial que me passou ideias positivas
    Reviewed in Brazil on 9 May 2019
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    Esse livro tem no seu personagem central uma pessoa autêntica, estoica que vive a vida de maneira um tanto excêntrica e até rústica. Muito bom pra quem procura uma estória leve, mas não por isso rasa. Tem muita coisa no comportamento do Zorba que poderia deixar a todos nós nos sentindo mais realizados na vida.
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    Livro muito especial que me passou ideias positivas

    Reviewed in Brazil on 9 May 2019
    Esse livro tem no seu personagem central uma pessoa autêntica, estoica que vive a vida de maneira um tanto excêntrica e até rústica. Muito bom pra quem procura uma estória leve, mas não por isso rasa. Tem muita coisa no comportamento do Zorba que poderia deixar a todos nós nos sentindo mais realizados na vida.
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  • Daniel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on 18 July 2017
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Extraordinario. Recomendable para la gente que pasa mucho tiempo en su cabeza...
    Reviewed in Spain on 18 June 2018
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    Te sumerge en la vida rural cretense de la mano del colorido personaje de Zorba. Resulta interesante la dinámica entre dos "filosofías" vitales opuestas, la apolínea del narrador (no se da su nombre) y la dionisíaca de Zorba (la terminología de Nietzsche parece la más apropiada), y que el autor se esfuerza por representar. A pesar de que la historia en sí es algo interesante, si bien transcurre con lentitud y probablemente aburriría a lectores impacientes, no creo que sea lo mejor, ni siquiera lo principal, del libro. Su principal virtud, y mi motivación fundamental para comprarlo, es la representación (ya mencionada) de las vidas apolínea y dionísiaca, la cual es especialmente útil (por el contraste que ofrece) para personas con tendencias intelectuales...
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    5.0 out of 5 stars In time as expected
    Reviewed in Germany on 20 July 2024
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