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Literary Fiction· Brazil

The Alchemist

by Paulo Coelho
Aggregate Editorial Score38/100
Goodreads Choice Award
Published 1988197 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist (1988) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy, travels from Spain to Egypt following a dream of treasure and encounters a cast of guides who teach him the 'Soul of the World.' Coelho's philosophical fable is one of the best-selling novels in history. Themes of destiny, personal legend, journey run through the work. The book has received recognition from Goodreads Choice Award 1988.

Book Details

AuthorPaulo Coelho
Published1988
Country of Origin🇧🇷 Brazil
LanguageEnglish
Pages197
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780062315007
Editorial Score38/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇧🇷 Brazil

This book is part of Brazil's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Goodreads Choice Award
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198813
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Alchemist about?

Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy, travels from Spain to Egypt following a dream of treasure and encounters a cast of guides who teach him the 'Soul of the World.' Coelho's philosophical fable is one of the best-selling novels in history.

Who wrote The Alchemist?

The Alchemist was written by Paulo Coelho, from Brazil. First published in 1988.

What awards has The Alchemist won?

The Alchemist has received the following awards and honours: Goodreads Choice Award 1988.

Is The Alchemist worth reading?

The Alchemist is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 13/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in destiny, personal legend, journey.

Where can I buy The Alchemist?

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What category is The Alchemist?

The Alchemist is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is The Alchemist from?

The Alchemist originates from Brazil's literary tradition. Explore more books from Brazil on our country page.

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