Part 1 of 5 · freeIntroduction
Published in 1988, The Alchemist is a worldwide phenomenon: more than 65 million copies sold, translated into 80 languages. The original Portuguese title is O Alquimista. Paulo Coelho, born in 1947, tells the story of a young Andalusian shepherd on a quest. The book captures the hunger for self-fulfillment that marked the end of the 20th century.
At first nobody noticed it, and the first print run was 900 copies. Then it became a manifesto of wisdom anyone could reach. It redrew the relationship between spirituality, literature, and commercial success. Its simple tone and universal lessons have made it one of the most translated books in history.
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- 2Coelho's path and a publishing miracle
- 3Santiago's journey, a quest of initiation
- 4The Soul of the World and a borrowed philosophy
- 5The paradox of the treasure and the literary legacy
Open-book quiz10 questions whose answers are in the text.
Glossary13 terms explained in a tap.
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