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Askētikē

Nikos Kazantzakis

1901108 pagesabout 2 hours
1901
first published
  • 1960Simon and Schuster · 143 pages · ENGISBN 9780671202323
  • 1960Simon and Schuster · 143 pages · ENG
  • 1969Simon and Schuster · 143 pages · ENG
  • 2013108 pagesISBN 9782843050749
  • 1901Simon & Schuster · ENGISBN 9780671634858

The first portion of the book describes Katsansakis life and his decision to leave his home and travel to Europe. His plan is to live as an ascetic and determine what his purpose in life is supposed to be. The second half of the book is the outcome of that self-investigation. It is written in iambic pentameter and absolutely beautiful.

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