At a Glance: The Alchemist
Paulo Coelho’s acclaimed novel The Alchemist is set in an unspecified pre-modern time in Southern Spain and Northern Africa. The protagonist, Santiago, is an Andalusian shepherd who abandons the fields to pursue his “personal legend” in Egypt. Santiago’s story serves as an allegory about finding and following your dreams. Throughout the novel, the narrator repeats […]
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