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R.K. Laxman
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Number of Pages
3110
Language
English
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Book Summary
Zorba the Greek is a profound, poetic novel that transcends time. Set in the sun-drenched landscape of Crete just before World War I, it follows a young English writer who travels there to claim an inheritance and encounters Alexis Zorba, a man whose uncontainable zest for life reshapes the narrator’s world. This philosophical tale invites readers who love literary fiction, character-driven journeys, and stories that explore what it means to live fully. The tone is adventurous yet intimate—an invitation to taste life with courage, humor, and a touch of melancholy.
Written with a warm, lucid lyricism, Zorba the Greek unfolds through a dialogue-driven, episodic structure that alternates between the narrator’s quiet reflection and Zorba’s roaring energy. The experience is immersive: you move with them through tavern kitchens, olive groves, and the rhythms of sea and harvest as they wrestle with longing, work, love, and loss. Whether you approach it as a philosophical meditation or a vivid character study, the book’s pace—steadily contemplative, often luminous—draws you into a world where wisdom is earned at the crossroads of joy and hardship. The tale offers timeless concepts about freedom, responsibility, friendship, and the stubborn joy of choosing to live honestly in the face of life’s uncertainties.
Reading Zorba the Greek leaves you with a renewed sense of how to approach life: with curiosity, audacity, and a willingness to savor each moment. The book invites you to question conventional safety, to trust in human connection, and to discover joy in the simple, everyday acts of living. It’s a work that lingers, offering a lasting impact on how you view desire, responsibility, and the beauty of being wholeheartedly present.
Product Details
Author
R.K. Laxman
Publisher
PRH INDIA LOCAL PRINT
Number of Pages
3110
Language
English
SKU
9780143456827
ISBN
9780143456827
Dimensions
10.8 x 11.94 x 17.81 cm
Binding
Box Set
MRP: ₹ 3,499
₹ 2,974
15% Off