Summary of Freedom and DeathÂ
Kazantzakis’ historical novel “Freedom and Death” – also published as “Captain Michalis” – chronicles the Cretan uprising of 1889 against the Turks through the eyes of Captain Michalis, a Greek-Cretan freedom fighter, and his Turkish blood-brother, Nuri Bey.
Reasons to read Freedom and DeathÂ
“Freedom and Death” is a powerful historical tale of bravery and honour, exploring themes of passion, vengeance, and betrayal against the backdrop of Cretan resistance against Ottoman rule during the late 19th-century. Nikos Kazantzakis, one of Greece’s most celebrated authors, gained international acclaim with his novels “Zorba the Greek”, “Freedom and Death”, and “Christ Recrucified”.
Setting: Heraklion, Crete (Greece)
Original title: Ο Καπετάν Μιχάλης
Year of publication: 1953
Nr of pages: 472
