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    Greek writer and philosopher (1883-1957)

    Nikos Kazantzakis was a renowned Greek writer, journalist, politician, poet, and philosopher. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature nine times and is the most translated Greek author worldwide. His famous works include Zorba the Greek, Christ Recrucified, and The Last Temptation of Christ, which have been adapted into acclaimed films.

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    journalist

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    poet

    politician

    prose writer

    screenwriter

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    About the Nikos Kazantzakis

    Nikos Kazantzakis1883 – 26 October 1957) was a Greek writer, journalist, politician, poet and philosopher. Widely considered a giant of modern Greek literature, he was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature in nine different years, and remains the most translated Greek author worldwide.

    Kazantzakis’s novels included Zorba the Greekand The Last Temptation of Christ (1988).

    He also translated a number of notable works into Modern Greek, such as the Divine Comedy, Thus Spoke Zarathustra, On the Origin of Species, and Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Nikos Kazantzakis was a prominent Greek writer, journalist, politician, poet, and philosopher who is widely considered a giant of modern Greek literature.

    Nikos Kazantzakis’s most famous novels include Zorba the Greek, Christ Recrucified, Captain Michalis, and The Last Temptation of Christ, which have been adapted into successful films.

    Nikos Kazantzakis was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature nine different times, making him the most nominated Greek author.

    Nikos Kazantzakis translated a number of renowned works into Modern Greek, including the Divine Comedy, Thus Spoke Zarathustra, On the Origin of Species, and Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey.

    Nikos Kazantzakis’s fame spread in the English-speaking world due to the cinematic adaptations of his novels Zorba the Greek and The Last Temptation of Christ.

    12 Quotes by Nikos Kazantzakis

    1. 1.

      I said to the almond tree, “Friend, speak to me of God,” and the almond tree blossomed.

      Nikos Kazantzakis

      Greek writer and philosopher (1883-1957)

    2. 2.

      Beauty is merciless. You do not look at it, it looks at you and does not forgive.

      Nikos Kazantzakis

      Greek writer and philosopher (1883-1957)

    3. 3.

      There is only one woman in the world. One woman, with many faces.

      Nikos Kazantzakis

      Greek writer and philosopher (1883-1957)

    4. 4.

      Since we cannot change reality, let us change the eyes which see reality.

      Nikos Kazantzakis

      Greek writer and philosopher (1883-1957)

    5. 5.

      In order to succeed, we must first believe that we can.

      Nikos Kazantzakis

      Greek writer and philosopher (1883-1957)

    6. 6.

      I expect nothing. I fear no one. I am free.

      Nikos Kazantzakis

      Greek writer and philosopher (1883-1957)

    7. 7.

      Every perfect traveler always creates the country where he travels.

      Nikos Kazantzakis

      Greek writer and philosopher (1883-1957)

    8. 8.

      I hope for nothing. I fear nothing. I am free.

      Nikos Kazantzakis

      Greek writer and philosopher (1883-1957)

    9. 9.

      The real meaning of enlightenment is to gaze with undimmed eyes on all darkness.

      Nikos Kazantzakis

      Greek writer and philosopher (1883-1957)

    10. 10.

      Everything in this world has a hidden meaning.

      Nikos Kazantzakis

      Greek writer and philosopher (1883-1957)

    11. 11.

      A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free.

      Nikos Kazantzakis

      Greek writer and philosopher (1883-1957)

    12. 12.

      My entire soul is a cry, and all my work is a commentary on that cry.

      Nikos Kazantzakis

      Greek writer and philosopher (1883-1957)