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Biography & Memoir· Greece

Anaphora ston Gkreko

by Nikos Kazantzakis
Aggregate Editorial Score35/100
#26,545of 99,626 books
Publishers Weekly
Published 1961English
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About This Book

Anaphora ston Gkreko by Nikos Kazantzakis is a landmark work of biography & memoir, first published in 1961. A remarkable work of biography and memoir, Anaphora ston Gkreko by Nikos Kazantzakis (1961) offers unprecedented insight into an extraordinary life.

Book Details

AuthorNikos Kazantzakis
Published1961
Country of Origin🇬🇷 Greece
LanguageEnglish
Category✍️ Biography & Memoir
Editorial Score35/100
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True accounts of real lives, told by the subject or a biographer.

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Country of Origin

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Editorial Assessment

First published in 1961, Nikos Kazantzakis's Anaphora ston Gkreko is a work of biography & memoir that has drawn sustained interest from critics and prize committees alike. Its engagement with the human condition gives the book a depth that extends well beyond its genre. With an editorial score of 35/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys. The appeal of Anaphora ston Gkreko lies partly in its refusal to offer easy answers. Its exploration of the human condition is sustained, textured, and genuinely thought-provoking in ways that stay with readers well after the final page. Anaphora ston Gkreko reflects Nikos Kazantzakis's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with Greece's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

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Nikos Kazantzakis is a Greece author whose work in biography & memoir has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.

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