Books by Nikos Kazantzakis
Nikos Kazantzakis (1993-1957) was a journalist and novelist who was born in Crete. He is still the most translated modern Greek writer, with his novels Zorba the Greek and The Last Temptation of Christ turned into blockbuster movies.
Interviews where books by Nikos Kazantzakis were recommended
The best books on Modern Greek History, recommended by Yanni Kotsonis
If you’re heading to Greece this summer, it might be worth learning more about the modern history of the country you’re visiting. Yanni Kotsonis, a professor of history at NYU and author of The Greek Revolution, recommends a variety of books to get you started, from a short history of Greece to a novel by one of the country’s greatest writers.
