The Alchemist is the most famous novel of Paulo Coelho which was first published in Brazil in 1988. It is a symbolic
story that urges its readers to follow their dreams. This book has been translated into 56 languages, and has sold more than 65 million copies in more than 150 countries, and is one of the best selling
books in history. As the story begins, we learn that a year ago Santiago met the beautiful daughter of a merchant in a town he is soon to revisit. Even though he spent only a few hours talking with this girl, his strong feelings for her make him question his
life as a shepherd and make him consider the merits of a more settled life. The boy starts on an expedition to find his dream girl, which leads him on to great treasures he had never dreamed of.
Other books by the same author:
The Witch of Portobello
Like the flowing river(2006)
The Zahir(2005)
Eleven Minutes(2003)
The Devil and Miss Prym(2000)
Veronica decides to die(1998)
The manuel of the warrior of light(1997)
The Fifth Mountain(1996)
By the
river Piedra I sat down and wept(1994)
Maktub(1994)
The Valkyries(1992)
Brida(1990)
The Pilgrimage(1987)
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