The Alchemist – Paulo Coelho | Novel

The Alchemist is the second novel written by Paulo Coelho, which achieved remarkable and exceptional global success, making its author one of the most famous international writers. After thirty years, The Alchemist remains one of the masterpieces of world literature. The novel tells the story of a young Andalusian shepherd named Santiago. He set out to search for his dream, represented by a buried treasure near the pyramids of Egypt. His journey began in Spain when he met the king "Melchizedek," who told him about the treasure. He crossed the Strait of Gibraltar, passing through Morocco until he reached Egypt, guided throughout the journey by divine signs. On his way to find his dream treasure, many events occur, each one an almost insurmountable obstacle that nearly prevents him from continuing his journey, until he finds the means to overcome that obstacle... And thus, the idea of this novel can be summarized in a sentence the king said to Santiago: "If you desire something... the whole world will conspire to help you achieve your desire."