The Alchemist
Author(s): Paulo Coelho
"To realize one's destiny is a person's only obligation."--from The Alchemist The Alchemist tells the story of Santiago, the young Andalusian shepherd who dreams of buried treasure in Egypt and embarks upon a challenging journey to find it. With all the simplicity and symbolic richness of a fable, Coelho's novel is both a hunt for buried treasure and a spiritual quest, with a hero who overcomes trials along the way with the help of teachers who guide him. Paulo Coelho's books have difficult--and valuable--lessons to impart, but much of their appeal comes from the way Coelho dramatizes these lessons. With exquisite simplicity, the author brings to these stories his own experience of confronting life's most profound challenges, his broad knowledge of philosophy, psychology, and literature, and a deeply-felt humanity. Freshman Common Read: Erskine College, Montana State University at Bozeman, Immaculata University, Queensborough Community College --Austin American-Statesman
Product Information
'The Alchemist' is a global phenomenon, selling over 30 million copies worldwide. This exciting new edition includes exclusive content, such as a new forward to the book by the author, an interview with Paulo Coelho, and much more, providing an in-depth look at this much-loved title. / Paulo Coelho is one of the most beloved storytellers of our times. His books have sold more than 75 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 61 languages. / He is the recipient of numerous prestigious international literary awards. / 'The Alchemist' has achieved the status of a modern classic. Fans include Madonna, who declared it was her favourite book. / We are relaunching our Paulo Coelho backlist with a high-profile marketing strategy and spend.
Runner-up for The BBC Big Read Top 100 2003. Shortlisted for BBC Big Read Top 100 2003.
'His books have had a life-enhancing impact on millions of people.' TIMES 'One of the few to deserve the term Publishing Phenomenon.' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY 'Coelho's writing is beautifully poetic but his message is what counts! he gives me hope and puts a smile on my face.' DAILY EXPRESS 'I love The Alchemist.' OPRAH WINFREY 'The Alchemist is a beautiful book about magic, dreams and the treasures we seek elsewhere and then find on our doorstep.' MADONNA
General Fields
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- : HarperCollins Publishers Limited
- : Harper Element
- : 0.204
- : 01 August 1999
- : 197mm X 130mm
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Special Fields
- : Paulo Coelho
- : Paperback
- : New edition
- : English
- : 869.3
- : 208
- : 1 map