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The Alchemist — International Bestseller, original illustration
Classic Paperback

The International Bestseller

The edition that introduced the world to Santiago’s journey.

This is the much-loved paperback of The Alchemist, the parable that has quietly travelled across the planet in readers’ bags and pockets. It follows a young shepherd who leaves the comfort of the familiar to chase a recurring dream, learning to read the signs life lays in his path. Compact and unfussy, it’s the perfect everyday copy — light to carry, easy to share, and always ready for another read.

TitleThe Alchemist: The International Bestseller
AuthorPaulo Coelho
FormatPaperback / softback
Pages224
PublisherHarperCollins
LanguageEnglish
ISBN0722532938
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