Which monumental epic poem of 24,000 verses was published by Nikos Kazantzakis in 1938 as a sequel to Homer?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The Odyssey: A Modern Sequel
- Step 1: Nikos Kazantzakis spent fourteen years composing 'The Odyssey: A Modern Sequel' in seventeen-syllable unrhymed verse. It chronicles Odysseus leaving Ithaca anew on a metaphysical quest through Egypt and Africa toward absolute spiritual emancipation. Answer: The Odyssey: A Modern Sequel. Why not the others: "Zorba the Greek narrative" is his famous 1946 novel celebrating Dionysian vitality and Cretan life; "The Saviors of God credo" is his 1927 philosophical treatise (Askitiki) outlining his spiritual worldview; "The Last Temptation epic" is his controversial 1955 novel exploring Christ's human spiritual struggles.
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