Famous Greek Novelists

Nikos Kazantzakis was a Greek writer whose works earned him nine nominations for the prestigious Nobel Prize in Literature. Regarded as a giant of modern Greek literature, Kazantzakis achieved international fame when his works, such as The Life And Times Of Alexis Zorba and The Last Temptation of Christ, were adapted into feature films. 

A significant part of the French Symbolist movement, Jean Moréas was a Greek-born poet who wrote both in Greek and French. It is believed his French governess inspired him to write in French. He co-founded Le Symboliste and is best remembered for his works such as Iphigénie à Aulide.

Iakovos Kambanellis was a Greek playwright, screenwriter, poet, lyricist, and novelist. Widely regarded as the father of modern Greek theater, Kambanellis is also considered one of the most important Greek playwrights of the 20th century. In 2000, Iakovos Kambanellis was honored by the President of the Greek Republic with the prestigious medal of the Order of Phoenix.

Yórgos Theotokás was a Greek novelist best remembered for his first novel Argo, which went on to become his most influential novel. He also worked at the Greek National Theatre as a director. Yórgos Theotokás is also remembered as one of the most popular and important representatives of a group of intellectuals called The Generation of the '30s.