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The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream
by Coelho, Paulo
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- as new
- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- As New/No Jacket
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Whitby, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 2007. Hardcover. As New/No Jacket. 8vo. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. Collector's Edition. Brown genuine leather boards with gilt decoration. Moire endpapers. A.E.G. Gold ribbon marker. x, 174 pp. Fine condition. Laid in are a note about the book and the author, two Easton Press ex libris bookplate stickers, and the Certificate of Authenticity of the author's signature. Subtitled "A Fable About Followiing Your Dream," The Alchemist is not only a reflection of the author's own inner journey, but also an inspiring journey for everyone who reads it. The story is about Santiago, a poor Spanish shepherd boy who travels from his native Spain to the Egyptian desert seeking buried treasure in the Pyramids. ALong the way he meets a Gypsy, a man who calls himself king, and an alchemist, all of whom point Santiago in the direction of his quest. Though he sets out in search of tangible riches, Santiago learns that true riches are found within. A literary jewel, an enchanting tale that is simply and eloquently told. A member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters, Paulo Coelho has won more than 30 international literary awards and honors.
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
- Minotavros Books
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 006976
- Title
- The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream
- Author
- Coelho, Paulo
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New As New
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- The Easton Press
- Place of Publication
- Norwalk, Connecticut
- Date Published
- 2007
- Keywords
- Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, Fables, Fiction, Brazilian Fiction, Brazilian Authors, Easton Press, Collector's Edition, Parables
- Bookseller catalogs
- Fiction; Fables;
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