The Alchemist: Study Guide - SparkNotes
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A short summary of Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist. This free synopsis covers all the crucial plot points of The Alchemist.
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The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Plot Summary - LitCharts
The alchemist tells Santiago everyone on earth plays an important role, even if he doesn't know it. Then the alchemist bids Santiago farewell. Santiago rides alone through the desert, listening to his heart, which tells him that he will find his treasure at the place where he is brought to tears.
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The Alchemist Summary and Study Guide | SuperSummary
The Alchemist, first published in 1988, is a novel by Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho and translated by Alan R. Clarke. It tells the story of Santiago , a shepherd from Andalusia who dreams of a treasure buried beside the pyramids in Egypt.
The Alchemist Part One Summary & Analysis - LitCharts
The fortune-teller’s argument introduces the theme of the value of simplicity. Throughout the novel, simplicity is overlooked by the world at large, but shown to have remarkable value in Santiago’s experiences. This also will later connect to the idea of …
Book Summary - CliffsNotes
Santiago meets an Englishman who wants to learn the secret of alchemy, or turning any metal into gold, from a famous alchemist who lives at an oasis on the way to the pyramids. While traveling, Santiago begins listening to the desert and discovering the Soul of the World.
The Alchemist: Full Book Analysis - SparkNotes
The Alchemist is rich with allusions to biblical parables, multiple systems of faith, and elements of myth that hint at its theme, an exploration of the necessity of pursuing one’s “Personal Legend,” the ultimate goal or joy in life. A child, the novel suggests, understands the spiritual truth of his or her Personal Legend, but loses it ...
The Alchemist (Coelho) Summary - GradeSaver
The Alchemist is a modern fable by Paulo Coelho. The Alchemist study guide contains a biography of author Paulo Coelho, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summa...