O Alquimista: Book Guide, Author and Facts
O Alquimista by Paulo Coelho: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
The Alchemist details the journey of a young Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago. Santiago, believing a recurring dream to be prophetic, decides to travel to the pyramids of Egypt to find treasure. On the way, he encounters love, danger, opportunity and disaster. One of the significant characters that he meets is an old king named Melchizedek who tells him that "When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it." This is the core philosophy and motif of the book.
Quick facts about O Alquimista
- Title: O Alquimista
- Author: Paulo Coelho
- First published: 1988
- Genre: translations into indonesian, voyages and travels, fiction
- OpenLibrary ID: OL796465W
Where to read O Alquimista
O Alquimista by Paulo Coelho is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is O Alquimista about?
The Alchemist details the journey of a young Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago.
Who wrote O Alquimista?
O Alquimista was written by Paulo Coelho.
When was O Alquimista published?
O Alquimista was first published in 1988.
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