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Nikos Kazantzakis

Writing

0.3 Popularity Feb 18, 1883 (74 years old) Iraklio, Crete, Ottoman Empire

Nikos Kazantzakis was born in Heraklion, Crete (Greece). He studied Law in Athens and in Paris, but soon he studied philosophy and literature. He travelled almost everywhere; he learnt many foreign languages and left his scientific research for Nitsche. At philosophy: "Ascetics" (Salvatores Dei, 192...

Biography

Nikos Kazantzakis was born in Heraklion, Crete (Greece). He studied Law in Athens and in Paris, but soon he studied philosophy and literature. He travelled almost everywhere; he learnt many foreign languages and left his scientific research for Nitsche. At philosophy: "Ascetics" (Salvatores Dei, 1927), script that expresses the writer's belief for metaphysics. At poetry: "The Odyssey" (1938) "Tertsines" and also some poetic works for theatre: "Protomastoras" (Foreman) "Melissa" (Bee) "Julian" "Prometheus" etc. His novels are: "Alexis Zorbas" (1946) "O Xristos xanastavronetai" (Christ is recrucified) (1948) "O ftoxoulis tou Theou" (The God's poor man) (1952-3) "Anafora ston Greco (Reference to Greco) (1961). He died in 1957.

Filmography 8

2023
2022
Last Journey Movie

Original Story

1964
Zorba the Greek Movie

Novel

1957
He Who Must Die Movie

Novel

Photos 2

Nikos Kazantzakis Photo
Nikos Kazantzakis Photo

Personal Details

Known For Writing
Gender Not specified
Birthday February 18, 1883 (74 years old)
Died October 26, 1957
Place of Birth Iraklio, Crete, Ottoman Empire
Also Known As Νίκος Καζαντζάκης
Years Active 1957 - 2023
Popularity 0.3
Career Stats
8 Total Credits
1 Movie Roles
2 Photos