The Alchemist

Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist, originally published in Portuguese in 1988, has sold over 65 million copies worldwide and been translated into more than 80 languages. The novel follows Santiago, a young Andalusian shepherd boy who dreams of finding a worldly treasure buried near the Egyptian pyramids. Guided by omens, a mysterious old king, and an English scholar searching for the Philosopher’s Stone, Santiago undertakes a spiritual journey across the Sahara that teaches him to listen to his heart and understand the Soul of the World. Coelho weaves together fable, philosophy, and adventure in a deceptively simple narrative about personal legend, self discovery, and the courage to pursue one’s deepest dreams. A perennial favorite for readers of all ages.