The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho
Brand: HarperCollins
Format: Paperback
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“A short, wise fable to give someone at a turning point, from graduation to a new job. Easy to read in an evening, and worth keeping for years.”
A shepherd boy sells his flock to chase a dream of treasure.
The Alchemist is a philosophical novel, told as a fable, about a shepherd who follows his dream across the desert.
Santiago, a shepherd boy in Andalusia, in southern Spain, dreams of a treasure far from home. He sells his sheep, crosses to Tangier and heads into the desert towards the pyramids of Egypt. On the way he meets a mysterious king, a crystal merchant and, at last, the alchemist, each teaching him to listen to his heart.
Why readers love it
- The idea of a "Personal Legend", the dream each of us is meant to follow.
- Memorable lines, like the belief that the universe conspires to help those who truly want something.
- A simple, lyrical fable that many readers return to, and love to pass on.
By Paulo Coelho · Translated by Alan R. Clarke · English
Quick answers
Was it written in English? No. Coelho wrote it in Portuguese; this is Alan R. Clarke's English translation.
Is it suitable for teenagers? Yes, for most. It is gentle overall, though it includes robbery and desert warfare.
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