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Zorba
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A world literary masterpiece centered on the clash between intellect and raw instinct, portraying the transformative friendship between an inhibited scholar and the exuberantly free-spirited Alexis Zorba.
About this book
The core theme of Zorba the Greek explores the dynamic tension between the analytical mind and the passionate, unbound human spirit. Set in Crete, the story follows a cerebral, bookish narrator who hires the exuberant, uneducated Alexis Zorba to help him operate a lignite mine. The narrative directly contrasts the intellectual's spiritual hesitation with Zorba's fiery embrace of life, love, music, and dance. Through Zorba’s unfiltered philosophy and raw vitality, the novel examines total personal liberation, passion, resilience, and what it truly means to live without fear.
Why read it?
It offers a profoundly moving, joyful, and liberating celebration of human existence, inspiring readers to break free from overthinking and embrace life's raw passion.
Who is it for?
Fans of classic world literature and philosophical fiction, readers exploring existential freedom and passion, and admirers of Nikos Kazantzakis.
Book details
Language
ar
ISBN-13
9789953890845
ISBN-10
9953890846
Page count
392
Age rating
Adults