Nikos Kazantzakis books in order
Greek writer, poet and philosopher
- Lived
- 1883–1957
- Country
- Greece
- Books
- 27
Nikos Kazantzakis published 13 novels, 3 novellas, 8 non-fiction books, 2 poetry collections and 1 other book, beginning with Saint Francis (1901). The best-known is Zorba the Greek (1946).
Updated September 2026
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Zorba the Greek
Nikos Kazantzakis's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Saint Francis (1901)
The Last Temptation (1901)
The Rock Garden (1901)
Zorba the Greek (1946)
Christ Recrucified (1950)
Captain Michalis (1953)
The Greek Passion (1953)
The Last Temptation of Christ (1954)
FREEDOM DEATH P (1955)
Toda-Raba (1956)
Report to Greco (1961)
The Fratricides (1963)
Alexander the Great (1979)
Novellas in order
Serpent and Lily (1906)
The Saviors of God (1945)
Symposium (1971)
Non-fiction in order
Journey to the Morea (1901)
Spain (1901)
Japan, China (1938)
England (1964)
Taxidevontas-Rousia (1964)
Journeying (1975)
Buddha (1981)
Russia (1989)
Poetry in order
The Odyssey: A Modern Sequel (1938)
The Odyssey (1958)
Other books in order
The Suffering God (1979)
Film and TV adaptations
- Zorba the Greek (1964)Film · from Zorba the Greek
- The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)Film · from The Last Temptation of Christ
About Nikos Kazantzakis
Nikos Kazantzakis was a Greek writer, journalist, politician, poet and philosopher. Widely considered a giant of modern Greek literature, he was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature in nine different years, and remains the most translated Greek author worldwide.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Nikos Kazantzakis FAQ
- How many books has Nikos Kazantzakis written?
- Nikos Kazantzakis published 13 novels, 3 novellas, 8 non-fiction books, 2 poetry collections and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Nikos Kazantzakis's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Zorba the Greek.
- What is Nikos Kazantzakis's last book?
- Toda-Raba (1956).
- What is Nikos Kazantzakis's most famous book?
- Zorba the Greek (1946) is Nikos Kazantzakis's most widely read book.
- Which Nikos Kazantzakis books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Zorba the Greek (film, 1964) and The Last Temptation of Christ (film, 1988).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.