Zorba the Greek
Type: Book
As of November 2026, Zorba the Greek has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Ryan Hawk (Aug 2025). Recommended by Tim Ferriss for those who tend to be too serious, as it offers a philosophical yet hilarious perspective on life.
Zorba the Greek is a novel written by Nikos Kazantzakis, first published in 1946. It is the tale of a young Greek intellectual who ventures to escape his bookish life with the aid of the boisterous and mysterious Alexis Zorba. The novel was adapted into the successful 1964 film of the same name directed by Michael Cacoyannis, as well as a stage musical and a BBC radio play.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Aug 2025 on Ryan Hawk |
| Author | Nikos Kazantzakis |
| Published | 1946 |
| Publisher | Faber & Faber, Limited |
| Subjects | Philosophical fiction, Fiction, Modern Greek fiction |
| ISBN | 0684825546 |
| Genre | Philosophical fiction, Fiction, Modern Greek fiction |
Who recommended Zorba the Greek?
Tim Ferriss brought up Zorba the Greek; the most recent mention was Aug 2025 on Ryan Hawk.
- Tim Ferriss Reveals the #1 Trait ALL Great Leaders Share on Ryan Hawk (Aug 2025) — Tim Ferriss