- “The Odyssey” by Homer – One of the oldest and most famous epic poems, following the adventures of Greek hero Odysseus as he tries to return home from the Trojan War.
- “Captain Corelli’s Mandolin” by Louis de Berničres – The same novel that inspired the aforementioned movie, it tells a poignant love story against the backdrop of World War II Greece.
- “Zorba the Greek” by Nikos Kazantzakis – A classic work of literature depicting the lively character Zorba and his friendship with a bookish narrator.
- “Narcissus and Goldmund” by Hermann Hesse – Although not set exclusively in Greece, parts of this philosophical novel take place on a Greek island, exploring themes of art, love, and self-discovery.
- “The Island” by Victoria Hislop – A novel spanning decades, it tells a story set on the island of Spinalonga, a former leper colony, and reveals the heartbreaking secrets of its inhabitants.
- “The Last Temptation of Christ” by Nikos Kazantzakis – A controversial novel exploring the internal struggles of Jesus Christ and his ultimate decision to follow his divine path.
- “Eugene Onegin” by Alexander Pushkin – Though most of the story is set in Russia, a significant part takes place in the Greek countryside.
- “The Magus” by John Fowles – A psychological novel based on the story of a young Englishman who becomes embroiled in a series of psychological games on a remote Greek island.
- “Nostromo” by Joseph Conrad – While primarily set in a fictitious South American country, this novel includes a portion set in Piraeus, Athens’ main port.
- “The Moonspinners” by Mary Stewart – A suspenseful mystery novel set in Crete, involving a young woman who becomes entangled in smuggling and murder.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Greece
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