The Alchemist

by Paulo Coelho · 1988

Paulo Coelho's fable about a shepherd pursuing treasure and a personal legend.

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by Paulo Coelho · 1988

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Paulo Coelho · Novelist

I spent an inspiring evening with Paolo at his Rio home

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