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The Alchemist : A Fable about Following Your Dream
by Coelho, Paulo
- Used
- Very Good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0062502662
- ISBN 13
- 9780062502667
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About This Item
New York, NY: HarperCollins, 1993. Paperback. Very Good. Tight, unmarked; a couple of small stains on inside edge; slight angle to spine; spine straight and uncreased; very minimal wear; Here is the magical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who years to travel in search of a worldly treasure as extravagant as ever found. From his home in Spain he journeys to the markets of Tangiers and into the Egyptian desert where a fateful encounter with the alchemist awaits him. This is a story that teaches us about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, learning to read the omens strewn along life's path, and, above all, following our dreams.
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.
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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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- Bookseller
- Werdz Quality Used Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 005077
- Title
- The Alchemist : A Fable about Following Your Dream
- Author
- Coelho, Paulo
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 0062502662
- ISBN 13
- 9780062502667
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Place of Publication
- New York, NY
- Date Published
- 1993
- Pages
- 192
- Keywords
- FICTION INSPIRATIONAL SPIRITUAL QUEST JOURNEY
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