The book "The Alchemist" was authored by Paulo Coelho, a Brazilian. The book, which debuted in 1988 in Portuguese and has since been translated into several other languages, is now a best-seller worldwide. The book is a philosophical work that combines aspects of self-help, mysticism, and adventure.
The narrative centers on Santiago, a teenage shepherd from Andalusia, who sets out on a quest to find a hidden treasure close to the Egyptian pyramids. Santiago has a variety of events and contacts along the road that help him grow spiritually and personally.
The idea of following one's own legend—a notion that stands for a person's destiny or life purpose—is central to the book. Santiago's voyage becomes a parable about pursuing one's goals and how crucial it is to pay attention to
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