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Alchemist, The
by Coelho, Paulo
- Used
- good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Good/Not Applicable
- ISBN 10
- 0062315005
- ISBN 13
- 9780062315007
- Seller
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Buttaba, New South Wales, Australia
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About This Item
New York, USA: Harper Collins Publishers, 2014. Book. Good. Softcover with Flaps. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Medium softcover with flaps, reprint, 188gms, 182 pages. This story, dazzling in its simplicity and wisdom, is about and Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of a treasure buried in the Pyraminds. The book is an eternal testament to the transforming power of our dreams and the importance of listening to our hearts. Book is in good condition with minor general wear and tear and moderate page discolouration/spotting throughout, otherwise no other pre-loved markings..
Synopsis
The Alchemist is a novel by Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho that tells the story of a young shepherd named Santiago who dreams of a treasure hidden in the Egyptian pyramids. The book follows Santiago's journey as he sets out to pursue this treasure, encountering a series of obstacles and learning valuable lessons along the way. Santiago meets various characters who guide him on his journey, including an alchemist who teaches him the secrets of the universe.The novel explores themes of destiny, personal legend, and the power of following one's dreams. First published in Portuguese by a small press in Brazil, the first print run of the Alchemist was 900 copies and did not sell out. After a year the publisher returned the rights to Coelho. Believing in his own destiny as a writer and the message of following your dreams portrayed in the book, Coehlo continued to search for publishing opportunities, and in 1993 HarperCollins published the first English translation of the book. It quickly became a best-seller, and since that publication The Alchemist has sold over 65 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over 80 languages, making it one of the bestselling books in history.
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Reviews
On Apr 22 2012, Wshaikh22 said:
It is a very nice book and worth reading. It describes the struggle of a Sheppard and how successfully he achieved his dreams.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Reading Habit
(AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- GENFIC582
- Title
- Alchemist, The
- Author
- Coelho, Paulo
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- Not Applicable
- Edition
- Reprint
- ISBN 10
- 0062315005
- ISBN 13
- 9780062315007
- Publisher
- Harper Collins Publishers
- Place of Publication
- New York, USA
- Date Published
- 2014
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Keywords
- General Fiction, Paulo Coelho, Alchemist, Fables
- Bookseller catalogs
- General Fiction;
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