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The Alchemist
The Alchemist
by Paulo Coelho, Alan R. Clarke (Translator)
The Alchemist is a novel by Brazilian author Paulo Coelho that was first published in 1988. It tells the story of an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of a treasure buried in the Pyramids. Along the way, he meets a number of characters that help shape his journey.
Published: 1988-01-01
Genre: fiction, fantasy