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Product Information for "Zorba the Greek" by Nikos Kazantzakis:
- Publisher: Faber & Faber
- Language: English
- Format: Paperback
- Number of Pages: 352 pages
- ISBN-10: 0571241700
- ISBN-13: 978-0571241705
- Dimensions: 11.43 x 2.03 x 17.78 cm
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This timeless novel, which also inspired a film starring Anthony Quinn, delves into the conflict between the artistic and the rational, the internal world and the intellectual realm. "Zorba the Greek" revolves around the profound friendship of two individuals and underscores the significance of embracing life with gusto.
Zorba, a vivacious Greek laborer, is portrayed as a charismatic and unpredictable character. He accompanies an unnamed narrator to Crete to engage in work at the narrator's lignite mine, and their bond evolves into a unique and deep connection. The contrasts between the two men are stark: the narrator is cerebral, reserved, and unassuming, while Zorba is unbridled, spirited, and unrestrained by societal norms.
Throughout their journey, Zorba transforms into the narrator's closest confidant and muse, guiding him to appreciate the sheer joy of living life to the fullest. Zorba's character is hailed as one of literature's most exceptional figures, akin to legendary personalities like Sinbad the Sailor, Falstaff, and Sancho Panza. He embraces every facet of life with unbridled passion, whether he is overseeing miners in a mine, confronting eccentric monks in a mountain monastery, embellishing tales of his past adventures, or experiencing love.
"Zorba the Greek" delves into the profound beauty and tribulations of human existence, encouraging readers to reevaluate their priorities and seize the fullness of life.
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