{"product_id":"zorba-the-greek","title":"Zorba the Greek","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAuthor: \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eNikos Kazantzakis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCondition: Wear and tear. Foxing and tanning. Slight staining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"453\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"81\"\u003eZorba the Greek\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most celebrated works of Greek literature, written by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eNikos Kazantzakis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. First published in the mid-twentieth century, the novel follows the relationship between a reserved intellectual narrator and the vibrant, passionate Alexis Zorba, whose approach to life challenges conventional ideas about freedom, happiness, and human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"762\"\u003eSet against a Greek landscape rich in atmosphere and symbolism, the story explores themes of friendship, spirituality, love, work, mortality, and the tension between intellect and instinct. Zorba emerges as an unforgettable literary figure—earthy, impulsive, deeply human, and determined to live life fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003eThe novel gained worldwide recognition through its acclaimed film adaptation and became closely associated with Greek culture in the global imagination. Beyond its narrative, the work is often read as a philosophical reflection on how people search for meaning and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003eKazantzakis’ writing blends storytelling with existential and spiritual ideas, making \u003cem data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003eZorba the Greek\u003c\/em\u003e both a literary novel and a meditation on what it means to truly live.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOakmont Books | Rare, Pre-owned, Special Interest \u0026amp; Hard To Find Books | Non-Fiction | Australia \u0026amp; worldwide | Online\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oakmont Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52549660573972,"sku":null,"price":27.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/2153\/7812\/files\/zorba-the-greek-8248670.jpg?v=1779944167","url":"https:\/\/www.oakmontbooks.com.au\/products\/zorba-the-greek","provider":"Oakmont Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}