01208nam a22001337a 4500020001500000082001200015100001800027245003300045260004400078300003200122520086900154650002101023700003001044  a0722532938  a869.342  aCoelho, Paulo  aThe Alchemist cPaulo Coelho  aLondonbHarper Collins Publishersc1999  aix, 177 Pagesb19x13 cmbPB  a"A special 25th anniversary edition of Paulo Coehlo's extraordinary international bestselling phenomenon--the inspiring spiritual tale of self-discovery that has touched millions of lives around the world. Combining magic, mysticism, wisdom and wonder, The Alchemist has become a modern classic, selling millions of copies around the world and transforming the lives of countless readers across generations. Paulo Coelho's masterpiece tells the mystical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure. His quest will lead him to riches far different--and far more satisfying--than he ever imagined. Santiago's journey teaches us about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, of recognizing opportunity and learning to read the omens strewn along life's path, and, most importantly, to follow our dreams"  aSpain--Andalusia  aTranslated by Alan Clarke