The Alchemist
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"The Alchemist" is a 1988 novel by Paulo Coelho that tells the story of a shepherd boy's journey across the desert in search of treasure and personal fulfillment. The book has become widely read around the world for its exploration of following one's dreams and discovering one's purpose in life.
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- Author
- Ben Jonson
- First published
- 1612
- Editions
- 200
- Subjects
- British and irish drama (dramatic works by one author), Open Library Staff Picks, Fiction, Drama, Alchemists, City and town life, London (England), Comedies
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The Alchemist (Portuguese: O Alquimista) is a novel by Brazilian author Paulo Coelho which was first published in 1988. Originally written in Portuguese, it became a widely translated international bestseller. The story follows Santiago, a shepherd boy, in his journey across North Africa to the Egyptian pyramids after he dreams of finding treasure there. It has since been translated into more than 65 languages and has sold more than 150 million copies worldwide. In 2009, Paulo Coelho was recognized by the Guinness World Records as the world’s most translated living author.
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