El Alquimista

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Paulo Coelho: El Alquimista (Spanish language, 1997, Planeta)

Paperback, 236 pages

Spanish language

Published Aug. 1, 1997 by Planeta.

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978-950-742-895-1
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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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Made an impression when I was young

I don't actually recall the plot; I read it when I was still a youngster. I remember it made a lasting impression about chasing dreams and not giving up. Maybe it is worth a re-read now as an adult.

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  • Fiction - General