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The alchemist took off, going on to sell more than 83 million copies, becoming one of the bestsellers in history, winning the guinness world record for. Like the onetime bestseller jonathan livingston seagull, the alchemist presents a simple fable, based on simple truths and places it in a highly unique situation. Uncertain about the journey, the king of salem ends up convincing santiago to pursue his personal legend. 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. There is some water damage to the book, specifically the top pages but it does not obscure the text.
Paulo coelho is a master of the portuguese language as well as a master of telling stories. In his dream, a young boy tells him if he travels to the egyptian pyramids, he will find a hidden treasure. He was put in a mental institution, escaped, became a hippie and travelled the world, and eventually returned and fulfilled his dream of. The 25th anniversary edition cover of the alchemist. Alchemist by paulo coelho, 9780007155668, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The alchemist by paulo coelho continues to change the lives of its readers forever. Paulo coelho wrote the alchemist in two weeks, in 1987. Dusk was falling as the boy arrived with his herd at an abandoned church.
Coelho has always detailed that the book was already written in his soul hence the swift pace with which he penned down the whole novel. Contents part one part two epilogue part one the boys name was santiago. The alchemist by paulo coelho is narrated in a simple yet captivating way to enthrall the audience and immerse them in the journey of santiago, the experimenter. About the book written by brazilian author paulo coelho in 1988. The alchemist by paulo coelho, 9780062502179, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.