"To realize one's destiny is a person's only obligation."--from The Alchemist
The Alchemist tells the story of Santiago, the young Andalusian shepherd who dreams of buried treasure in Egypt and embarks upon a challenging journey to find it. With all the simplicity and symbolic richness of a fable, Coelho's novel is both a hunt for buried treasure and a spiritual quest, with a hero who overcomes trials along the way with the help of teachers who guide him.
Paulo Coelho's books have difficult--and valuable--lessons to impart, but much of their appeal comes from the way Coelho dramatizes these lessons. With exquisite simplicity, the author brings to these stories his own experience of confronting life's most profound challenges, his broad knowledge of philosophy, psychology, and literature, and a deeply felt humanity.
Edition Details
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0062315005
ISBN13:9780062315007
Release Date:April 2014
Publisher:HarperOne
Length:208 Pages
Weight:0.62 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.3" x 8.0"
