🇧🇷 The Alchemist

Paulo Coelho's philosophical novel about following one's Personal Legend; a global bestseller

Brazil 1988 World Classics

📚 Key Facts

Published in 1988 by Paulo Coelho; translated into 80+ languages — Guinness World Record

65+ million copies sold worldwide — one of the bestselling books in history

Story of Santiago, a shepherd boy who follows his dream to find treasure — allegory for pursuing one's purpose

Initially rejected by publishers; bought 900 copies himself; later became the most translated book by a living author