Alexander the Great - Kazantzakis, Nikos

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Résumé :

Nikos Kazantzakis is no stranger to the heroes of Greek antiquity. In this historical novel based on the life of Alexander the Great, Kazantzakis has drawn on both the rich tradition of Greek legend and the documented manuscripts from historical archives to recreate an Alexander in all his many-faceted images: Alexander the god...

Biographie:

Nikos Kazantzakis (1883-1957), world-renowned Greek literary figure and nine-time Nobel Prize in Literature nominee, wrote masterpieces including Zorba the Greek and The Last Temptation of Christ. His novels, philosophical works, and monumental 33,333-line epic retelling of Homer's Odyssey have captivated audiences worldwide and topped US bestseller lists.

Theodora Vasils has translated several works by Nikos Kazantzakis. Among her other translated works are short stories published in various literary journals, and a book of poetry, In Another Light, by Koralia Theotokas.