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The Alchemist is a novel by Brazilian author Paulo Coelho which was first published in 1988. Originally written in Portuguese, it became a widely translated international bestseller. Wikipedia
Originally published: 1988
Author: Paulo Coelho
Genres: Novel, Drama, Quest, and more
Cover artist: Caravaggio, Narcissus, 1597–9
Dewey Decimal: 869.3
Language: Portuguese
Original title: O Alquimista
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