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    The document provides background information about Paulo Coelho and his novel The Alchemist. It discusses that Coelho was born in Brazil in 1947 and worked in theatre before becoming a full-time writer. The Alchemist, published in 1988, is one of Coelho's most famous novels, with over 65 million copies sold worldwide. The major theme of the book is alchemy, which symbolizes change. The narrator is an omniscient narrator. Key symbols in the novel include dreams, the baker, the crystal merchant, and the ruined church.

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    The Alchemist

    Paulo Coelho

    About the Author

    Born in 1947 in Brazil


    Before becoming a fulltime write, he
    worked as theatre director, actor,
    lyricist, and journalist
    Written numerous books in
    Portuguese that have been translated
    into English, including The Alchemist

    1982

    Hell Archives

    1986

    Practical Manual of Vampirism

    1987

    The Pilgrimage

    1988

    The Alchemist

    1990

    Brida

    1991

    The Gift

    1992

    The Valkyries

    1994

    Maktub
    By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept

    1996

    The Fifth Mountain

    1997

    The Manual of the Warrior of Light

    1998

    Veronika Decides to Die

    2000

    The Devil and Miss Prym

    2001

    Fathers, Sons and Grandsons

    2003

    Eleven Minutes

    2004

    The Genie and the Roses

    2005

    The Zahir

    2006

    Like the Flowing River


    The Witch of Portobello

    About the Author

    His books have sold more than 65


    million copies in 150 countries and
    translated into 60 languages

    About the Book

    The major theme is, of course,


    alchemy, but exactly does alchemy
    symbolize?

    Themes

    The major theme is, of course,


    alchemy, but exactly does alchemy
    symbolize?

    Change

    Themes

    Literally, alchemy is the process of


    changing metal into precious gold
    It is not easy, and the alchemist
    possesses a unique skill, somewhat
    of a rare and mysterious knowledge
    Santiago wants to experience
    change; therefore, he gave up his
    studies to be a shepherd and travel

    Other Themes

    Following ones Personal Legend


    Fear of failure
    What other themes can you think of?

    About the Book

    What kind of narrator do we have in


    this book?

    Narrator

    What kind of narrator do we have in


    this book?

    Omniscient Narrator

    About the Book

    What types of symbolism are present


    in the book?

    Symbolism

    Dreams represent the language of God


    The baker and the crystal merchant
    represent the loss of the dream and
    the regret that follows
    The ruined church represents
    Santiagos treasure
    The Old Kin represents Santiagos
    need to follow the omens

    Symbolism

    What or who does Santiago


    symbolize?

    About the Book

    Setting

    Andalusian region of Spain


    Tangier
    Al-Fayoum oasis
    Pyramids in Egypt
    Back to Spain

    Present day

    Characters

    Major

    Santiago
    Gypsy woman
    Old king
    Crystal merchant
    Englishman
    Alchemist

    About the Book


    Omniscient Narrator
    Why?

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