The Alchemist — 25th Anniversary Edition

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The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is a modern classic that explores purpose, choice, and self-discovery through allegorical storytelling. This 25th Anniversary Edition is presented in hardcover format with a distinctive red and gold illustrated cover.

Originally published in 1988, the novel follows a shepherd named Santiago whose journey reflects themes of attention, perseverance, and personal meaning. The book is widely read for its symbolic narrative style and accessible prose.

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Description

Some books don’t give answers. They give mirrors.

The Alchemist is less concerned with telling you what to think than with reminding you that thinking matters. Framed as a simple fable, the novel follows Santiago, a shepherd whose journey becomes an exploration of attention, courage, and the cost of ignoring one’s inner signal.

Paulo Coelho’s language is spare by design. Meaning isn’t handed over; it accumulates. The story asks readers to slow down, notice patterns, and interrogate the difference between comfort and purpose. That restraint is precisely why the book has endured. It invites rereading, not agreement.

This 25th Anniversary hardcover edition presents the novel in a striking red and gold design that reflects its symbolic core. It belongs on the shelf not as decoration, but as a reminder: what you consume shapes how you see.

Readical selections are chosen not for hype, but for longevity—for books that continue to ask something of the reader long after the final page.

Additional information

Weight .51 lbs
Dimensions 8 × 5.25 × .5 in
Book Condition

New Book

Book Title

The Alchemist — 25th Anniversary Edition

Author

Paulo Coelho

Publisher ‏

HarperOne

ISBN-13 ‏

9780062315007

Edition ‏

25th Anniversary Edition

Print length ‏

179

Item Weight ‏

8.4 ounces

Language ‏

‎ English

Format

Paperback

Topic

Self-discovery, Personal growth

Original Language

Portuguese

Signed

No

Book Series

None

Type

Novel

Intended Audience

Adult, Young Adult

Narrative Type

Fiction

Item Length in Inches

8

Item Width in Inches

5.5

Item Height in Inches

.5

Country of Origin

Brazil

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