the alchemist paulo coelho. about the author born in 1947 in brazil born in 1947 in brazil before...
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The AlchemistThe Alchemist
Paulo CoelhoPaulo Coelho
About the AuthorAbout the Author
Born in 1947 in BrazilBorn in 1947 in Brazil Before becoming a fulltime write, he Before becoming a fulltime write, he
worked as theatre director, actor, worked as theatre director, actor, lyricist, and journalist lyricist, and journalist
Written numerous books in Written numerous books in Portuguese that have been Portuguese that have been translated into English, including translated into English, including The The AlchemistAlchemist
1982 Hell Archives
1986 Practical Manual of Vampirism
1987 The Pilgrimage
1988 The Alchemist
1990 Brida
1991 The Gift
1992 The Valkyries
1994Maktub
By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept
1996 The Fifth Mountain
1997 The Manual of the Warrior of Light
1998 Veronika Decides to Die
2000 The Devil and Miss Prym
2001 Fathers, Sons and Grandsons
2003 Eleven Minutes
2004 The Genie and the Roses
2005 The Zahir
2006Like the Flowing River
The Witch of Portobello
About the AuthorAbout the Author
His books have sold more than 65 His books have sold more than 65 million copies in 150 countries and million copies in 150 countries and translated into 60 languagestranslated into 60 languages
About the BookAbout the Book
The major theme is, of course, The major theme is, of course, alchemy, but exactly does “alchemy” alchemy, but exactly does “alchemy” symbolize?symbolize?
ThemesThemes
The major theme is, of course, The major theme is, of course, alchemy, but exactly does “alchemy” alchemy, but exactly does “alchemy” symbolize?symbolize?
ChangeChange
ThemesThemes
Literally, alchemy is the process of Literally, alchemy is the process of changing metal into precious goldchanging metal into precious gold
It is not easy, and the alchemist It is not easy, and the alchemist possesses a unique skill, somewhat possesses a unique skill, somewhat of a rare and mysterious knowledgeof a rare and mysterious knowledge
Santiago wants to experience Santiago wants to experience change; therefore, he gave up his change; therefore, he gave up his studies to be a shepherd and travelstudies to be a shepherd and travel
Other ThemesOther Themes
Following one’s “Personal Legend”Following one’s “Personal Legend” Fear of failure Fear of failure What other themes can you think of?What other themes can you think of?
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What kind of narrator do we have in What kind of narrator do we have in this book?this book?
NarratorNarrator
What kind of narrator do we have in What kind of narrator do we have in this book?this book?
Omniscient NarratorOmniscient Narrator
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What types of symbolism are present What types of symbolism are present in the book?in the book?
SymbolismSymbolism
Dreams represent the language of Dreams represent the language of GodGod
The baker and the crystal merchant The baker and the crystal merchant represent the loss of the dream and represent the loss of the dream and the regret that followsthe regret that follows
The ruined church represents The ruined church represents Santiago’s treasure Santiago’s treasure
The Old Kin represents Santiago’s The Old Kin represents Santiago’s need to follow the omensneed to follow the omens
SymbolismSymbolism
What or who does Santiago What or who does Santiago symbolize?symbolize?
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SettingSetting Andalusian region of SpainAndalusian region of Spain TangierTangier Al-Fayoum oasis Al-Fayoum oasis Pyramids in Egypt Pyramids in Egypt Back to Spain Back to Spain
Present dayPresent day
CharactersCharacters
MajorMajor SantiagoSantiago Gypsy womanGypsy woman Old kingOld king Crystal merchantCrystal merchant EnglishmanEnglishman AlchemistAlchemist
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Omniscient NarratorOmniscient Narrator
Why?Why?