The Alchemist |
Author |
Paulo Coelho |
Type |
Novel |
Genre |
Allegorical Fiction |
Written |
Brazil, 1987 |
Published |
1988 |
Tone |
Contemplative, Direct, Wise, Mature |
Tense |
Past |
Point of View |
Third-person Limited |
Themes |
Dreams and Aspirations, "Personal Legend", The Unity of Nature, Love, Self-Discovery, Wisdom and Knowledge, Religion |
Characters |
The Alchemist, Barkeep, The Camel Driver, Caravan Leader, The Crystal Merchant, The Enemy Chieftan, The Englishman, Fatima, Gypsy, Melchizedek, Santiago, The Tribal Chieftain of Al-Fayoum, Young Man |
Symbols |
Cobra, Desert, Pyramids, Gold, Horse, Santiago’s Sheep, Alchemy |
Motifs |
Dreams, Maktub, Spirituality, Omens |
End |
Santiago returns home and unearths the treasure was buried in an abandoned church by a sycamore tree where he started his journey |
Extra Facts |
1) Coelho has written 'The Alchemist' just for two weeks 2) Paulo Coelho was the first author in the world who make his books available for free on the internet |