Nikos Kazantzakis
Ancient Greece
Greece and China: The Wisdom of Ancient Civilizations
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Chinese culture belongs to one of the oldest civilizations, as does Greek culture, and Confucian teachings have been regarded as providing the definitive morality that underpins Chinese mentality and behavior, regardless of any religious background.
By Steve Bakalis
“The values of...
Culture
Nikos Kazantzakis: The Greatest Greek Writer of the 20th Century
Nikos Kazantzakis is for many the best Greek writer of the 20th century and his books have been translated more than any of his contemporaries.
Culture
Greek Author Kazantzakis’ Last Novel Published 75 Years Later
The last remaining unpublished novel of Nikos Kazantzakis, the universally-celebrated author of "Zorba the Greek", is out October 26.
Culture
Modern Greek Studies at Berkeley Launches Nikos Kazantzakis Program
The establishment of the Nikos Kazantzakis Visiting Scholar Program at the University of California, Berkeley was recently jointly announced by the Modern Greek and Hellenic Studies Program and The Modern Greek Studies Foundation.
The program is made possible by a...
Greek News
The Fascinating Story of the Real-Life Alexis Zorbas
Alexis Zorbas in Zorba the Greek is one of the most memorable in all of film history, and the Nikos Kazantzakis book on which it is based is one of the best works of modern Greek literature.
Yet, it is...
Culture
Unpublished Novel by Greek Author Nikos Kazantzakis Goes To Press
The last novel of the universally-celebrated Greek author Nikos Kazantzakis is set to be published for the first time -- more than 60 years after his death -- by the Athens-based publishing house Dioptra.
The unpublished novel, titled "Aniforos" ("Uphill",...
Greece
Nikos Kazantzakis: Legacy of "Zorba the Greek" Author Lives On
Nikos Kazantzakis was Greece’s most prolific writer and he remains one of the most famous Greek citizens to have ever lived. A writer of dozens of novels, poems, plays and short stories, his works have been translated into practically...
Greece
Director Yiannis Smaragdis at "Nikos Kazantzakis" Film Advance Premiere in Herakleion (video)
The advance premiere of the long-awaited "Nikos Kazantzakis" movie, took place in Herakleion, Crete on Wednesday, in the presence of director Yiannis Smaragdis and cast members.
The long-awaited film about the life and travels of Nikos Kazantzakis, is out and will...
Greek News
Jeff Bridges: “I Am a Big Fan of Kazantzakis”
Jeff Bridges talks exclusively about his admiration for Greek writer Nikos Kazantzakis and shares his feelings on President Donald Trump.
Hollywood
Nikos Kazantzakis Honored in Original LA Play
If you are a fan of Greek literature and Nikos Kazantzakis' revolutionary works, you won't want to miss the upcoming original Los Angeles play on March 12 honoring his life and work.
The play, titled "Kazantzakis: Traveling with Light and Dark" ...