Harper Large Print, April 2014. Trade Paperback. Good - Cash. Ex-library copy with expected stamps, pocket, and stickers. Large print. General use wear, surface and edges rubbed. Corners bumped and show wear. Pages show reader wear. Star drawn on top of edgeblock with black marker by spine. Stock photos may not look exactly like the book.

Synopsis

The Alchemist is a novel by Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho that tells the story of a young shepherd named Santiago who dreams of a treasure hidden in the Egyptian pyramids. The book follows Santiago's journey as he sets out to pursue this treasure, encountering a series of obstacles and learning valuable lessons along the way. Santiago meets various characters who guide him on his journey, including an alchemist who teaches him the secrets of the universe.The novel explores themes of destiny, personal legend, and the power of following one's dreams. First published in Portuguese by a small press in Brazil, the first print run of the Alchemist was 900 copies and did not sell out. After a year the publisher returned the rights to Coelho. Believing in his own destiny as a writer and the message of following your dreams portrayed in the book, Coehlo continued to search for publishing opportunities, and in 1993 HarperCollins published the first English translation of the book. It quickly became a best-seller, and since that publication The Alchemist has sold over 65 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over 80 languages, making it one of the bestselling books in history.

Reviews

On Apr 22 2012, Wshaikh22 said:

It is a very nice book and worth reading. It describes the struggle of a Sheppard and how successfully he achieved his dreams.

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Seller: The Book Garden (US)
Seller's Inventory #: 1091036
Title: The Alchemist: 25th Anniversary Edition
Author: Paulo Coelho
Format/Binding: Trade Paperback
Book Condition: Used - Good - Cash
Quantity Available: 1
Binding: Paperback
ISBN 10: 0062326775
ISBN 13: 9780062326775
Publisher: Harper Large Print
Date Published: April 2014
Pages: 208

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