Since teenage Coelho, aspired to be a writer. This adventure enables him to learn that it is not the treasure but the journey that makes it worthwhile. Profoundly allegorical, the voyage introduces him to an ancient king, a gipsy, the crystal merchant, the love of his life and indeed the alchemist of the title who helps him in achieving spiritual enlightenment. On his journey, the lad encounters many people who help him transform and attain what he aims for. Somehow, he has this recurring dream about discovering a hidden treasure in the pyramids of Egypt. The plot of the novel revolves around a young shepherd from Andalusia, Spain who aspires to travel the world. Further, it becomes one of the books on the top twenty-five selling books of all the time. The Alchemist soon earned Coelho, the designation of the most widely read author in the world. Some said that this was the most adventurous journey while others said that this was a life-changing experience. This sensational book was read by many eminent personalities, who shared their wonder and joy about reading it. It became the most recommended book ever written by Paulo Coelho. As soon as the book was reissued, it gained much popularity and brought fame to the author. When it was published for the very first time, Paulo Coelho (author) was known for writing songs. However, a few years later, a reissue was done and it changed everything. The book did not grab much attention and went out of print. The Alchemist was first published in 1988 in Brazil.
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