The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, Alan R. Clarke, Alan R. Clarke (Translator)

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(Paperback - Large Print)

  • Pub. Date: November 2005
  • 208pp
  • Sales Rank: 66,103

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    • Pub. Date: November 2005
    • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
    • Format: Paperback, 208pp
    • Sales Rank: 66,103

    Synopsis

    Paulo Coelho's enchanting novel has inspired a devoted following around the world. This story, dazzling in its simplicity and wisdom, is about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of treasure buried in the Pyramids. Along the way he meets a Gypsy woman, a man who calls himself king, and an Alchemist, all of whom point Santiago in the direction of his quest. No one knows what the treasure is, or if Santiago will be able to surmount the obstacles along the way But what starts out as a journey to find worldly goods turns into a meditation on the treasures found within. Lush, evocative, and deeply humane, the story of Santiago is art eternal testament to the transforming power of our dreams and the importance of listening to our hearts.

    M. Scott Peck

    A wise and inspiring fable about the pilgrimage that life should be.

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    Biography

    Brazilian author Paulo Coelho broke sacred ground -- and crossed over into worldwide fame as an author -- with his symbolic masterpiece, The Alchemist. Since then, Coelho has dedicated his work to the ideal of helping people to follow their wildest dreams.

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    Insightful and invigoratingby Anonymous

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    February 26, 2010: Simply written, yet full of possibilities. Easy to read story that leaves a large impression.

    Good but lackingby Anonymous

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    February 20, 2010: It's a good book written well. It just feels as though something is lacking from it. Like there should be a little more to it. It is thought provoking and somewhat inspiring. It is a quick read as well. It would be good for discussion groups and book clubs since it came with questions to discuss in the back of the book.


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