Set Before the Start of the First World War, This Moving Fable Sees a Young English Writer Set Out to Crete to Claim a Small Inheritance. but When He Arrives, He Meets Alexis Zorba, a Middle-Aged Greek Man With a Zest for Life. Zorba Has Had a Family and Many Lovers, Has Fought in the Balkan Wars, Has Lived and Loved - He is a Simple but Deep Man Who Lives Every Moment Fully and Without Shame. As Their Friendship Develops, the Englishman is Gradually Won Over, Transformed and Inspired Along With the Reader.