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Mikis Theodorakis

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Mikis Theodorakis has just died. He was a big hero of mine, a great composer and a lifelong fighter for social justice.

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Richard Walker

The Author of 'Zorba'

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Edited by Richard Walker, Tuesday, 16 Feb 2016, 22:40

Nikos Katzantzakis was a controversial Cretan writer, most famous for the book and film "Zorba the Greek'. His epitaph is famous.


It's often translated in a literal way, but how the capture the spirit? Here's my attempt.

No desires or fears.
Free now.

Photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kazantzakis_Grab.jpg


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