Zorba the Greek (novel)

*Zorba the Greek* is a novel by Nikos Kazantzakis that tells the story of an unnamed Greek narrator who seeks adventure and meaning in life. He hires Zorba, a passionate, free-spirited man, to help run a small mining venture in Crete. The novel explores themes of individualism, the pursuit of happiness, and the contrasts between intellectualism and human experience. Through their friendship, it celebrates life's pleasures—music, dance, love, and overcoming life's hardships—highlighting the importance of embracing passion and spontaneity amid life's uncertainties.