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The alchemist  Cover Image Book Book

The alchemist / Paulo Coelho ; translated by Alan R. Clarke.

Coelho, Paulo, (author.). Clarke, Alan (Alan R.), (translator.).

Summary:

"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.Combing 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. "-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780062315007 (paperback)
  • Physical Description: x, 182 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
  • Edition: 25th anniversary edition.
  • Publisher: [San Francisco] : HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2014.

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General Note:
"This book is an English version of O Alquimista, the Portuguese original edition, published in Brazil by Editora Rocco Ltd. (Rio de Janeiro). Copyright 1988 by Paulo Coelho. Previous paperback editions were published in 1994 and 1998 by HarperOne, a division of HarperCollins Publishers. A HarperFlamingo edition was published in 1998. A previous HarperPerennial paperback edition was published in 1998. English version copyright 1993 by Paulo Coelho and Alan R. Clarke. Updated introduction copyright 2014 by HarperCollins Publishers"--Title page verso.
Subject: Alchemists > Fiction.
Alchemy > Fiction.
Shepherds > Spain > Andalusia > Fiction.
Quests (Expeditions) > Fiction.
Self-realization > Fiction.
Young men > Spain > Andalusia > Fiction.

Available copies

  • 15 of 31 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect.
  • 1 of 2 copies available at Castlegar Public Library. (Show)

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  • 1 current hold with 31 total copies.
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Gibsons Public Library FIC COEL (Text) 30886001068135 Adult Fiction Not holdable Missing -
Hudson's Hope Public Library FIC FIC COE (Text) BHH036635 Adult Fiction Volume hold Available -
Invermere Public Library FIC COE (Text) IPL051569 Adult Fiction Not holdable Lost 2022-05-04
Kitimat Public Library Coe (Text) 32665001823840 Fiction Volume hold Checked out 2025-04-07
Lena Schultz Reading Room Fic Coe (Text) 35191900030756 Adult Fiction Volume hold Available -
Lillooet Branch AF COE (Text) 35180000259548 Adult Fiction Volume hold Available -
McBride Fic Coe (Text) 35191000310728 Adult Fiction Volume hold Checked out 2025-04-17
Midway Public Library FIC TRA COE (Text) 35143000329596 Adult Paperback Not holdable Lost 2021-01-04
Nakusp Public Library FIC COE (Text) 35160000690397 Adult Fiction Volume hold Available -
Prince Rupert Library Coel (Text) 33294001595362 Adult Fiction - Second Floor Volume hold Available -

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