The Alchemist

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Paulo Coelho: The Alchemist (1999)

English language

Published Aug. 1, 1999

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978-0-7225-3293-5
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The Alchemist (Portuguese: O Alquimista) is a novel by Brazilian author Paulo Coelho that was first published in 1988. Originally written in Portuguese, it became a widely translated international bestseller. An allegorical novel, The Alchemist follows a young Andalusian shepherd in his journey to the pyramids of Egypt, after having a recurring dream of finding a treasure there.

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