A global phenomenon, The Alchemist has been read and loved by over 62 million readers, topping bestseller lists in 74 countries worldwide. Now this magical fable is beautifully repackaged in an edition that lovers of Paulo Coelho will want to treasure forever. Every few decades a book is published that changes the lives of its readers forever. This is such a book - a beautiful parable about learning to listen to your heart, read the omens strewn along life's path and, above all, follow your dreams. Santiago, a young shepherd living in the hills of Andalucia, feels that there is more to life than his humble home and his flock. One day he finds the courage to follow his dreams into distant lands, each step galvanised by the knowledge that he is following the right path: his own. The people he meets along the way, the things he sees and the wisdom he learns are life-changing. With Paulo Coelho's visionary blend of spirituality, magical realism and folklore, The Alchemist is a story with the power to inspire nations and change people's lives.
Paulo Coelho
Paulo Coelho is a Brazilian author known for his spiritual and philosophical writings. His most notable works include "The Alchemist," "Brida," and "Veronika Decides to Die." Coelho's writing style is characterized by its simplicity, symbolism, and themes of destiny, self-discovery, and the pursuit of one's dreams. His works have had a significant impact on the self-help and inspirational literature genres, inspiring readers around the world to follow their hearts and seek their own paths to fulfillment. "The Alchemist" is Coelho's most famous work, having been translated into over 80 languages and selling millions of copies worldwide.