The Alchemist

1988 · Book · adventure fiction, fantasy

Paulo Coelho

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The Alchemist 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.

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Type: Book
Release date: January 1, 1988
Genres: adventure fiction, fantasy
Created by: Paulo Coelho
Countries: Brazil