The Alchemist is a literary fiction novel by Paulo Coelho. He is an outstanding Brazilian lyricist and an author as well. The Alchemist without any doubt is his best book which became an international bestseller as well.
The audio narration of The Alchemist is done by Jeremy Irons. It was an unforgettable narration given by Jeremy and it made the story even better and appealing to the listeners.
This novel by Paulo Coelho has inspired a diverse range of followers from all across the world. You will find the story dazzling in its wisdom and simplicity. It is a tale of Santiago who was an Andalusian shepherd boy. He was the one who traveled to Egypt from his homeland in Spain. The purpose was the search for a treasure that was believed to be hidden deep within the Egyptian Pyramids. He met quite a few people along the way which included an Alchemist, a self-proclaimed king, and a Gypsy woman. All of them guided Santiago toward his quest.
None of them had any idea about the exact nature of the treasure. Moreover, nobody believed as well that Santiago would eventually manage to tackle all of the obstacles along the way. But, that journey to find worldly stuff changed into a phenomenal journey of meditation with the treasures that were found within.
The Alchemist has a brilliant story and it is worth trying more than once as every time, you will get something different out of it. You will be thoroughly impressed with the story of Santiago, the shepherd boy which you will find to be deeply humane, lush, and evocative. Do give this novel a try and you will not be disappointed.
