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The alchemist / Paulo Coelho ; translated by Alan R. Clarke.

Coelho, Paulo, (author,, writer of foreword.). Clarke, Alan (Alan R.), (translator.). Smith, James Noel, (illustrator.).

Summary:

A special 25th anniversary edition of Paulo Coehlo's extraordinary international bestselling phenomenon--the inspiring spiritual tale of self-discovery that has touched millions of lives around the world. Combing magic, mysticism, wisdom and wonder, The Alchemist has become a modern classic, selling millions of copies around the world and transforming the lives of countless readers across generations. Paulo Coelho's masterpiece tells the mystical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure. His quest will lead him to riches far different--and far more satisfying--than he ever imagined. Santiago's journey teaches us about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, of recognizing opportunity and learning to read the omens strewn along life's path, and, most importantly, to follow our dreams.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780062315007
  • ISBN: 0062315005
  • ISBN: 9780062390622
  • Physical Description: x, 182 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
  • Edition: 25th anniversary edition.
  • Publisher: New York : HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2014]

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Illustrated by James Noel Smith"--Title page verso.
"This book is an English version of O Alquimista, the Portuguese original edition, published in Brazil by Editora Rocco Ltd. (Rio de Janeiro). Copyright © 1988 by Paulo Coelho." --
Includes a foreword written by the author.
Target Audience Note:
910L Lexile
Subject:
Alchemists > Fiction.
Alchemy > Fiction.
Shepherds > Spain > Andalusia > Fiction.
Quests (Expeditions) > Fiction.
Self-realization > Fiction.
Young men > Spain > Andalusia > Fiction.
Genre:
Fables.
Novels.

Available copies

  • 29 of 43 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.

Holds

  • 2 current holds with 43 total copies.
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Sneads Ferry Branch Library FIC COELHO (Text) 36015001231493 Adult Fiction Available -