Nikos Kazantzakis

2 summariesLiterary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Philosophy

Nikos Kazantzakis was a Greek writer. Widely considered a giant of modern Greek literature, he was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature in nine different years.

Books by Nikos Kazantzakis

2 books available

Zorba the Greek
Nikos Kazantzakis
4.1 (38k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
A reserved intellectual's life changes when he meets Zorba, a Greek working man who embraces life's joys and wisdom on Crete.
The Last Temptation of Christ
Nikos Kazantzakis
4.2 (12k) average on GoodreadsHistorical Fiction
Kazantzakis’s controversial masterpiece explores the human struggles of Jesus, who battles doubt, fear, and the appeal of a normal life before accepting his divine sacrifice.