Zorba the Greek

A classic novel that tells the story of Zorba, a passionate Greek working man who accompanies the unnamed narrator to Crete to work in a lignite mine. The novel explores the struggle of men to find their souls and purpose in life, and is about love, courage, and faith. Zorba is a truly memorable character, his life rich with all the joys and sorrows that living brings, awakening in the narrator an understanding of the true meaning of humanity. A life-affirming novel and a modern literary classic, this stunning new translation brings the clarity and beauty of Kazantzakis's language and story alive.