Zorba The Greek (Book Review)

► Zorba The Greek (Book Review) ◄

Today I'm going to review a book about life.

Here is the book description, extracted from Amazon:
"A stunning new translation of the classic book—and basis for the beloved Oscar-winning film—brings the clarity and beauty of Kazantzakis’s language and story alive.

First published in 1946, Zorba the Greek, is, on one hand, the story of a Greek working man named Zorba, a passionate lover of life, the unnamed narrator who he accompanies to Crete to work in a lignite mine, and the men and women of the town where they settle. On the other hand it is the story of God and man, The Devil and the Saints; the struggle of men to find their souls and purpose in life and it is about love, courage and faith.

Zorba has been acclaimed as one of the truly memorable creations of literature—a character created on a huge scale in the tradition of Falstaff and Sancho Panza. His years have not dimmed the gusto and amazement with which he responds to all life offers him, whether he is working in the mine, confronting mad monks in a mountain monastery, embellishing the tales of his life or making love to avoid sin. Zorba’s life is rich with all the joys and sorrows that living brings and his example awakens in the narrator an understanding of the true meaning of humanity. This is one of the greatest life-affirming novels of our time.

Part of the modern literary canon, Zorba the Greek, has achieved widespread international acclaim and recognition. This new edition translated, directly from Kazantzakis’s Greek original, is a more faithful rendition of his original language, ideas, and story, and presents Zorba as the author meant him to be."

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[mariusalchimavicius]

Awesome insights, your videos became a routine for me to hear things I have to hear to keep myself from all the noise and focus on more important things

[kmeda]

What a coincidence.. I watched the movie only recently recommended by a friend.

Zorba: To be alive is to undo your belt and look for trouble.

Zorba: Hey boss, did you ever see a more splendiferous crash?

Awesome !!

[eshw]

Great review John, love the consistency, you should try to bring David from "How to Beast", his channel is so similar to yours and he has a lot of good input.

[Suey]

Dude, go to Greece, that's where I learned to live. Watch the movie it's an all time classic and Anthony Quinn quintessentially in his element and at his best (as well as The Secret of Santa Vittoria). I saw this movie after going to Greece, and he fooled me and millions all over the world that he wasn't even Greek. Its defo on top 10 movies everyone should watch. I've ordered a hard copy of the book. Hope you have seen the movie since posting this.